Food Technologist Assistant

Lovingly Made; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Calgary is seeking a Quality Continuous Improvement Technician for an entry-level, full-time position. The role involves working with extrudate recipes, modifying and improving existing recipes, and supporting the R&D team in achieving development goals. Candidates should have an understanding of hygiene and food safety standards, and a willingness to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food production and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience with extrudate recipes.
• Ability to work closely with a Process technologist.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source innovative products from suppliers.
• Modify and improve existing recipes.
• Conduct production test runs.
• Develop recipes alongside customers.

Job description

Company Description

We are a producer of Textured Plant-Based Protein (TPP) with a strong focus on being a solutions provider. Our vision is to grow a company as wholesome as the local ingredients we use. We want to positively impact the entire supply chain through knowledge at the farm level all the way down to the consumer. We will be utilising and working with contracted farmers, helping to support sustainable farming and strengthening the overall sector by being a thought leader.

Responsibilities

• Working with extrudate recipes
• Identifying and sourcing innovative products from suppliers
• Ongoing modification and improvement of existing recipes
• Work closely with the Process technologist
• Impact assessment of extrudates on Final Product
• Working alongside Leeds team
• Support entire R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals. Adapt to evolving scientific priorities
• Provide written and verbal reports of research activities
• Ensure that strict hygiene and food safety standards are met
• Conduct production test runs
• Develop in-process and finished product specifications
• Generate ingredient statements and nutritional information
• Development of recipes alongside customers
• Packaging of samples for customers
• Sourcing of ingredients
• Use Agile Chilli to input recipes

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry

Food Production

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