TITLE: R&D Intern
DEPT: Research & Development, located at Gourmet Cuisine, Inc. in Mesquite,
REPORTS TO: General Manager
DATE: 1/28/25
POSITION PURPOSE
The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run.
This is a part time, temporary position.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team. Duties include:
- Assist in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run
- Assist in customer presentations
- Assist in the day-to-day laboratory and plant needs
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES/EXPECTATIONS
Intern can expect training and experiences that will provide the following:
- Gain real world understanding of food product safety
- Develop/refine professional culinary skills and apply them when designing products for customers
- Develop skill base for food formulation
- Understanding of how to develop products with current processing equipment
- Understanding of how to develop concepts & transformation into a manufactured product
- Develop cost improvement skills
Education and Experience
- Seeking students who have completed at least one year in a Culinary Arts program
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Adobe Acrobat required
- Heavy organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- ·Strong critical thinking skills required
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Benefits:
- Paid internship
- Flexible hours
- Employee discount at our cafes
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday