What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Innovation Coordinator (Baskin) position at Inspire Brands?
The Innovation Coordinator will be responsible for general coordination for the Culinary Innovation team through data input, logistical coordination and overall department support.
Responsibilities:
Maintain proper lab conditions includes managing space and inventory of key ingredients and supplies; equipment maintenance, shipments, and assisting team members with day-to-day duties as needed
Support product production including ice cream tub production and building cakes for photoshoots, preparation of new products for tastings with marketing, leadership, franchisee committees and field teams.
Data input and documentation of instructional material, culinary specifications, process procedures, testing evaluations and other technical documents.
Participate in team activities, culinary innovation presentations, product reviews, social media content creation, and Support Center events
Requirements:
2 year Degree Preferred in Food Science, Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts Degree or related field; required if not meeting experience qualifications.
0-2 years of experience in Culinary Research and Development
Ability to maintain an organized workspace and work quickly
Strong written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Team player, ability to work with cross-functional teams and foster effective relationships.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong computer and documentation skills.
Experience working both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
Creative with an ability to be flexible and open to new ideas.
Culinary skills and ability to work in a commercial kitchen setting preferred.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Frequent heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. including physical labor and performing job duties while on your feet for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures including refrigerated spaces and freezers for an extended period
Exposure to food allergens
Passion for ice cream!
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
