Culinary Science Intern: Prototyping & Sensory QA

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac is seeking a Culinary Intern to ensure the accuracy of information and assets for food products from ideation to recipe formulation, meeting safety, operational, nutritional, and financial requirements. You will leverage a strong food science background to ensure developed menu items meet all technical and regulatory criteria, while delivering quality and value.

You’ll support the Food Programs and Offers Team with prototypes, product commercialization testing, sample tracking, sensory

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a college or university degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Culinary Science & Nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Office)
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Previous experience working in a kitchen preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Food Programs and Offers Team with documenting and testing of Culinary Prototypes and coordination of Product Samplings, Gate Presentations and Studies.
• Assists the Food Programs and Offers Team with development and documentation of proprietary product commercialization and testing.
• Responsible for maintaining a database of all samples, equipment tests, yield, shelf life and hold time tests to track and document findings and analysis of results.
• Responsible for development, conducting, and recording sensory evaluations for all food products within the Food Programs and Offers Team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HAACP, GMP practices, and Serve Safe Certification.
• Work cross-functionally with Food Safety, Category, Demand Planning, Marketing and Operations on projects.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Test Kitchen, including inventorying all incoming products, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and managing the Test Kitchen schedule.
• Develops nutritional panels, maintains nutritional information and database, coordinates approval and validation with Food Safety and Quality Team and internal teams when updates are required.
• Conduct regular audits of digital and physical assets to ensure compliance with ingredient specs, recipe builds, and product formulations.

Education

Food Science / Biochemistry / Biology / Culinary Science & Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

RaceTrac is seeking a Culinary Intern to ensure the accuracy of information and assets for food products from ideation to recipe formulation, meeting safety, operational, nutritional, and financial requirements. You will leverage a strong food science background to ensure developed menu items meet all technical and regulatory criteria, while delivering quality and value.

You’ll support the Food Programs and Offers Team with prototypes, product commercialization testing, sample tracking, sensory