For over 90 years, Gold Medal has been a leader in the concession industry for both equipment and supplies including popcorn, cotton candy, Sno-Kones and much more.
Gold Medal is proud to be awarded Best Place to Work in Cincy Magazine's 2020 Manny Awards.
Due to our continued growth we have an opportunity for a Food Applications Technologist.
The Food Applications Technologist is responsible for leading all aspects of new product development, improving existing products, cost savings through formulation and ingredient sourcing. This position has high visibility interaction with customers to lead and influence them into new products. This position works with all category business teams: purchasing, marketing, operations, sales, customer service and engineering.
The Food Applications Technologist is the food technology resource for all category business teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
Creates new and improve existing products. Investigates and sources new ingredients while focusing on cost saving initiatives.
Generates product specifications and nutritional values.
Develops direct vendor relationships, specification, and documentation for vendor approval.
Product development: formulation, cost sourcing ingredients, and investigate shelf life. Assists in manufacturing first production runs to make sure products meet specifications.
Works with business units to optimize products physical performance, shelf life, manufacturability, and packaging.
Trains customers/sales and presents technical, as well as practical knowledge of products composition, functionality, and characteristics.
Maintains a key role in FDA, USDA, religious and audit compliance.
Perform special projects as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
5 or more years of application experience in food products design, formulation, costing/pricing, flavor application of sweet, salty, dry and liquid food products.
Basic understanding of food microbiology.
Experience with both natural and artificial flavors and colors.
Advanced flavor application knowledge in dry and liquid products
Detailed knowledge with food products labeling as outlined under FDA/FSMA, Food Packaging, and Food Labeling and Allergens (FALCPA) guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple business categories.
Ability to execute and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Must be comfortable with public speaking at company sponsored events.
Computer skills required with proficiency in MS Office applications, Bar Tender and Genesis SQL
Ability to occasionally travel and work nights and weekends based on business need.
Ability to generate nutritional facts. Knowledge of Genesis SQL is preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the following: Food Science, Nutrition, Food Processing
Certification and knowledge in SQF and HACCP.
We have an excellent work environment and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability and long-term disability and 401k. Qualified candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to coaks@gmpopcorn.com