Food Technologist

Job Responsibility:

Employment Type: Salaried Work Designation: Onsite Employment Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, R&D, the Food Technologist functions as an integral member of Product Development Team. As the successful candidate you will combine culinary flair with knowledge of food science and manufacturing processes. You enjoy the challenge of exceeding customer expectations. You are an excellent communicator and a team player who ensures that the Research and Development department supports Sales and Production and works in conjunction with the other departments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop high quality products from ideation to plant commercialization for custom and branded products.
• Prepare samples for customer presentations and participate in product cuttings providing support to Sales.
• Lead plant trials, develop manufacturing procedures, monitor initial production and finalize product implementation.
• Ensure products meet government, regulatory and nutritional compliance.
• Ensure formulation meet or exceed specification for shelf life, consistency and flavour profiles.
• Participate in ongoing maintenance of formulations, methods and specifications.
• Continually develop technical expertise and stay current with emerging technologies.
• Source and test alternative ingredients to improve products, expand supplier base and/or achieve cost savings.
• Assist in continuous improvement, organization and efficiency of the R&D and manufacturing.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as Food Technologist or experience in a similar role required.
• Post-Secondary education in Food Science or a related field required.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing or related Food Industry environment required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in sauces, dressing and mayonnaise development considered as an asset.
• Expertise in Canadian food legislative requirements considered as an asset.
• Expertise in Nutritional Facts and ingredient labelling considered as an asset.
• Proactive with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, attention to detail, follow and provide instruction.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Approximately 10% travel required, with flexibility based on business needs.

Why Join Us: Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• College Assistance Program

Diversity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.