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Food Technologist- Product Development

International Dairy Queen, Inc.
Bloomington, USA
Full-time
Junior · 1–3 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Benefits

  • Benefit eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more! To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.
  • Work Environment
  • Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.
  • Inclusion & Belonging
  • We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.
  • IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • About International Dairy Queen, Inc. International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
  • Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Qualifications

  • An undergraduate degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
  • 1-3 years of experience of professional product development or QA experience.
  • Knowledge of standard sensory methodologies and ability to conduct sensory testing.
  • Capable of assimilating large quantities of data, sorting relevant facts and provide concise, cogent descriptions of situations.
  • Have a working knowledge of analytical equipment and the ability to interpret the data. Must be able to summarize and provide perspective on next steps.
  • Must have the ability to translate technical data and communicate it in a non-technical way.
  • Working knowledge of QSR/restaurant/commercial cooking equipment.
  • Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients.
  • Familiar with inspection and testing sampling and practices and food regulations. Ability to apply sound technical principles and practices to problem solving. Knowledge of food technology, food microbiology, safe food handling procedures and foodservice sanitation practices.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment.
  • Competency in the use of computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Smartsheets and One Note. Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a QA/Product Development lab and factory environments for extended periods of time.
  • Must have the ability to travel throughout US, Canada and Internationally. (10% of time)

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