Our client is a well known manufacturer of high quality food and beverage flavors located in Southern CA. They are currently seeking an experienced SENIOR FLAVOR APPLICATIONS SCIENTIST- BAKERY to join their Flavors R&D team. This experienced SENIOR FOOD SCIENTIST will develop new FLAVOR APPLICATIONS  using internal and external resources to deliver products within time, taste, functionality, cost and regulatory expectations.  Responsibilities will extend to defining specifications and standards for finished products and interaction with key customers.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a project portfolio of flavor projects related to bakery products 
• Develop new products and applications for use in bakery products and confectionary products
• Develop relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders
• Plan and document plant trials for the successful commercialization of new products
• Critically evaluate flavors and ingredients to develop great tasting products
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed.
• Manage the development process to ensure complete transparency and trace ability of work.
• Critically evaluate suppliers to determine the best and most cost effective ingredients

REQUIREMENTS:
 

·        Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, or related field and take a hands on approach to the development process.

·        Must have 3-5 years of hands-on BAKERY FLAVOR APPLICATIONS

·        At least 3 years of experience working cross functionally within R&D, QA, Marketing, Culinary and Production

·        Experience working directly with clients and willing to travel occasionally

·        Good working knowledge of bakery ingredient functionality and production

·        Experience taking new products from concept through to test and final implementation.

·        Excellent project management, communication and presentation skills.