Bimbo QSR located in Zanesville Ohio is looking for an Intern to work a six month assignment onsite in our R&D Lab supporting the development of new and existing products.  This is a great opportunity for a college student in Culinary, Baking Science or other applicable studies.

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting R&D in the creative development of new & existing product development lab work. Focus will be on working with the R&D scientist, baking, weighing ingredients, mixing and tasting products for samples that will be shipped to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating lab prototypes of new products for submission to customer, this is a hands-on position and making of samples is required.
• Assist in preparing new product samples for sales and marketing presentations and ensure samples are of the highest quality and representative of plant made products
• Works closely with other members of the new product development team in developing formulations and baking products.
• Maintain the required hygiene, safety and quality standards on the production floor
• Perform all other duties assigned

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Technical competence in art and science of baking, culinary, food science or desire to learn
• Creativity and passion for food and new product development
• Persistence
• Effective organizer - can handle several projects at the same time and can take product from conception
• Effective communicator - able to listen effectively
• Strong in follow-up - must catch every detail
• Baking or culinary skills
• Computer skills

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Preferred:  Flexible on education requirements if currently enrolled in college.

• BS or Associate, degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Science related (biology, microbiology, chemistry) or Diploma or certificate training in baking.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer