Job description

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is a leading manufacturer of Greek and Mediterranean foods for foodservice, national chain, retail grocery, specialty, and warehouse club businesses. We have manufacturing facilities in Elk Grove Village and Glendale Heights. We manufacture and distribute specialty meats, flatbreads, dips, spreads, and sauces.
We are seeking a rockstar Food Scientist for our Glendale Heights, Illinois location! We are looking to expand our Research and Development Department and are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic individual.
Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the Food Scientist will lead meat protein, plant-based protein, and hummus/dips/spreads product development; develop new formulas, processing procedures and specifications for new products, product enhancements and cost reductions. You will show creativity and expertise in developing meat and sauce formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for new and reformulated products. In addition, you will serve as a technical resource by making recommendations and providing guidance to other areas within the organization (e.g., manufacturing, quality).
What you are going to be doing…

• Investigate for product and process challenges, provide creative solutions using sound scientific techniques and data-based decision making to solve challenges in development and commercialization.
• Work cross functionally (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing) to determine equipment, materials and processes necessary to produce products to maximize capacity and optimize quality and differentiation.
• Identify and complete technical study of ingredients, suppliers, co-packers relevant to meeting project objectives and company standards.
• Assure technically sound sensory panels are conducted for product development, shelf-life studies, improving/maintaining present products and competitive testing.
• Identify and make recommendations for process improvements using scientific technique, design experimentation to improve formulation, process or equipment to deliver finished products that meet defined internal and external customer parameters.
• Maintain current technical knowledge in plant-based/food production regulations, new ingredients, processes and equipment through trade publications, food shows and technical representatives; maintain working knowledge of USDA, FDA, and other relevant regulations.
• Familiarize and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine market opportunities for new products and application recommendations for current products.
• Provide raw material information and formula to regulatory personnel to create nutritional and products analysis, and nutritional fact panels.
• Work with Operations and Accounting regarding the setting of standards for yields, efficiencies, and throughputs.
• Contribute to the development of SOP’s and product training.

What you need to have…

• BS or MS degree in Food Science or related area with at least 3 years of product development experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strongly prefer previous USDA meat protein product development experience.
• Experience working with Esha Genesis or equivalent nutritional program is a plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing environment desirable.
• In-depth experience in ingredients, flavors, and their functionalities.
• Experience in vendor/supplier contact for ingredients selection desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge; good organizational skills.
• Ability to establish credibility with others.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Computer Skills in include Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Why Grecian Delight | Kronos Food Corp
Our people are our greatest assets. Our culture fosters teamwork, collaboration, sense of urgency, and mutual respect. We value the well-being of our employees, and we provide a comprehensive total rewards program that includes.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group term and voluntary life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• 401-K
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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