On-Site QA & Data Analyst — Food Product Insights

Porto's Bakery & Cafe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Porto's Bakery & Cafe is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Data Analyst to support our Research and Development department. You will analyze product performance, maintain ingredient/allergen/nutrition information, and provide insights to support development, launches, and menu planning.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA, Marketing, Purchasing, and other teams to improve reporting processes, ensure accurate documentation, and identify opportunities to increase

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in data analysis or business analytics, preferably in food manufacturing, food service, or multi-location restaurant environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and analyzing large datasets.
• Experience with ingredient and allergen management, nutritional labeling, or product documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Restaurant365, or nutritional labeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales and product performance data to identify trends and support product development and menu planning.
• Develop sales projections and prepare reports for new, seasonal, and returning products.
• Manage and maintain accurate ingredient, allergen, and nutritional information, including product labeling and ingredient registers.
• Research and respond to guest inquiries related to ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information.
• Maintain product specifications, ingredient documentation, and sample evaluation records.
• Coordinate seasonal ingredient purchasing, inventory needs, and product launch support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting tools, data management, and departmental processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Nutritional labeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics / Related field

Tools

Restaurant365

Nutritional labeling software

Job description

Porto's Bakery & Cafe is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Data Analyst to support our Research and Development department. You will analyze product performance, maintain ingredient/allergen/nutrition information, and provide insights to support development, launches, and menu planning.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA, Marketing, Purchasing, and other teams to improve reporting processes, ensure accurate documentation, and identify opportunities to increase