Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

NC State University in Kannapolis, NC is seeking a Temporary NCFIL Intern to assist in product development of plant-based beverages, meat substitutes, bakery and confections. The role includes scaling up and commercializing ingredients and finished products, developing SOPs, researching processing techniques, and conducting quality testing.

Schedule is 30 hours per week with salary $15-$18 per hour. Ideal candidates are food science or culinary students or graduates who are detail-oriented,

Qualifications

• Food science or culinary education required.
• Attention to food safety and hygiene.
• Knowledge of operation of food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development of plant-based foods and beverages.
• Scale up and commercialize ingredients and finished products.
• Develop SOPs and research processing techniques.
• Conduct quality testing and shelf life studies on samples.
• Maintain batch records and assist with pilot plant trials.
• Ensure pilot plant equipment is cleaned and sanitized.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food science knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Food Science or Culinary degree or student

3+ years of food science/culinary education

Job description

Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

Essential Job Duties

Assist in product development of plant-based beverages, meat substitutes, bakery and confections; scale up and product commercialization of both food & beverage ingredients and finished products; develop standard operating procedures, research current and future processing techniques, perform quality testing and shelf life studies on food samples, assist in ordering and stocking ingredients, generate and fill out batch records, assist in pilot plant trials, regularly clean and sanitize pilot plant equipment, develop product specifications for food samples, participate in client visits; assist in photography and videography sessions, adhere to cGMP.

Schedule

30 hrs per week

Location

Kannapolis, NC

Minimum Experience / Education

• Food Science or Culinary graduate or student working towards those degrees.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of culinary and/or food science and application to food
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to food safety and hygiene
• Knowledge of and adherence to the correct operation of food service equipment
• Excellent communication skills with staff and clients
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking skills

Preferred Experience / Education

• Food science or culinary education (3 years or more of either on the job training or education)

Salary

$15-$18/hr

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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