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Research and Development Specialist

Menchie's Global Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

Position Overview :

Develop food and beverages in an established, dynamic, QSR restaurant environment and provide customer service support for the Research and Product Development Team. This individual will work cross-functionally with Franchise Relations, Marketing, Operations and Education teams as well as interact with outside vendors. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, enthusiastic and capable of working both independently and cross-functionally in teams.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Design and develop new formulations and recipes working with bench-top samples under the guidance of the R&D Director. Assist in manufacturing line trials at the production facility to ensure commercialization of flavors.
  • Engage in on-going R&D to improve current recipes and update corresponding nutritional data.
  • Develop and document relevant prototypes and evaluate methods of translating innovative ideation of food products to full implementation at the restaurant level.
  • Order and receive raw material samples from our vendor partners. Manage ingredient inventory and maintain flavor specification documents.
  • Respond to guest and franchisee inquiries regarding the nutritional and functional attributes of current product offerings.
  • Assemble and disassemble work related equipment and adhere to standardized sanitation practices.

Key Functional Skills / Knowledge :

  • Basic understanding of food science, formula development and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to translate consumer insights as well as creative ideas into relevant prototypes
  • Ability to document, organize and summarize research and project results including detailed notes on formulations and accurate recipe conversions.
  • Solid math, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate and communicate basic R&D knowledge in a presentation setting.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with no restrictions; ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Able to evaluate flavor profiles and consume dairy products with no food allergies
  • Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science with relevant product development experience
  • 6 months to 1 year of product development experience
  • Experience with Dairy R&D a plus
  • Additional Information :

    Full Time position

    Full benefits package

    No relocation provided

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : Up to $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Experience level :
  • 2 years
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Ability to Commute :

  • Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Preferred)
  • Ability to Relocate :

  • Woodland Hills, CA 91364 : Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
  • Work Location : In person

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Years Experience : 1 - 3 years

    Salary : $60,000 - $70,000 Annual

    Bonus / Commission : No

    Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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