Junior Culinary Technician

GRIFFITH FOODS
 

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products.  We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world.  Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers.  While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Position Summary:

Reporting to Corporate Executive Chef, the Junior Culinary Technician supports our corporate chef’s external relationships with their culinary experience, in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting Chefs with business needs from a culinary perspective including developing gold standards, supporting innovation initiatives, and assisting sales and R&D teams in product development and customer ideation.
• Develops gold standard prototypes, aiding in the development process.
• Executes concept development for Sales & Marketing programs.
• Provides culinary guidance to scientists on specific projects.
• Assists the execution of culinary customer presentations and marketing programs.
• Creation and preparation of dry and liquid lab samples.
• Maintains culinary center in overall cleanliness, performing cleaning duties when necessary.
• Is responsible for all tracking and maintaining inventory of culinary samples.
• Assists in ideations and prototype sessions for customers.
• Provides culinary support to other departments for special projects.
• Keeps up to date in culinary skills.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines.
• Maintains good records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Understands and follows all security policies.

Qualifications:

• A Culinary / Food Science related degree/diploma program from a recognized university or college.
• General food science courses or technical food science is an asset.
• Experience working in a culinary environment is an asset.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player.
• Strong organizational and communicational (written and verbal) skills are essential.
• Must be able to multitask and meet timelines consistently. Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel) are an asset.
• Member of RCA or CCF an asset.

What We Offer(*):
Paid top-up for pregnancy, parental and compassionate care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)
Education reimbursement program
Life event recognition and on the job recognition
Generous defined contribution retirement plan
Career development and growth opportunities
Annual wellness allowance
Annual incentive

*Please note that terms and conditions apply

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com.