Job Information
Golden State Foods Intern - Product Development in Conyers, Georgia
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
LocationUS-GA-Conyers
Job ID 2024-20099
