What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Product Development position at Golden State Foods?
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Conduct product development tasks as assigned by PD staff, complete mock product presentation to PD and sales staff
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete detailed orientation encompassing liquids and ketchup production, QA/Lab, packaging, Prepared Foods/Meats, Sales, PD staff, HR/GMP’s.
- Work with assigned PD mentor to learn basic PD lab protocols and procedures.
- Weigh and prepare various sauces, salad dressings, sandwich spreads, shake and smoothie syrups, etc. as assigned.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of all tests (viscosity, brix, water activity, yields, for any product produced
- Work with Corporate Chef as available on internal customer presentations.
- Work with PD mentor to research, ideate, develop a product for a mock customer including support materials (potential menu gap analysis, menu placement ideas, etc) then give an oral and visual presentation to PD and Sales
Qualifications
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- Productivity/ quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
- Productivity/ quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality
- HACCP and GMP compliance
- Project/ assignment standards
- Customer satisfaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: must have completed at least one year of college with a focus toward food science, manufacturing, culinary arts or a similar emphasis
Experience:
A strong interest in understanding food processing and the process of product development involved with the manufacturing of liquid sauces and dressing type products
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic PC word processing/ spreadsheet software
- Basic Food Preparation Techniques/Safe Food Handling GMP’s
- Basic Research Skills
- Creativity and Passion to make food better
- Basic Presentation Skills
Skill and ability to:
- Communicate effectively with mentor verbally and in writing
- Read, process and follow written direction with a high degree of accuracy
- Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
- Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
