Product Development Assistant (18-month contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview Responsible for assisting with the product development & samples creation and providing support in the facilitation of development strategies on behalf of their organization. This position will work to develop an all-round understanding of the entire life cycle of the product development process once an item has been selected from samples to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct bench work in the test kitchen along channel organized lines, assisting Product Developers in daily tasks of baking prototypes, preparing sample requests and developing channel specified items
- Conduct Sensory Evaluation & Shelf Life studies for their assigned PD & product categories collating & distributing all data
- Assist the Product Developer in assessing need for and or/ ordering new ingredients for samples or plant trials. Opens and closes Purchase Orders
- Assists on plant trials under direct guidance of Product Developer, collecting samples, data and recording processes
- Assist with product development / Project Management activities to ensure timely completion and best practices to optimize product development projects.
- Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
- Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
- Maintain consistency and accuracy of information flow between Development and Marketing teams
- Learn computer systems in order to complete TVC’s, Shelf Life Studies, Purchase Orders, plant trial records
The Recipe For Success
- Completion of university degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Mgmt, Bakery Arts or Pastry Chef
- Minimum 1-year experience in the food industry
- Minimum 1-year experience as a cake decorator, baker, pâtissier, or similar
- Chefs of Bakers Red Seal Certificate or equivalent
- Excellent analytical abilities, e.g. setting priorities, meeting deadlines
- Ability to pipe and perform cake decorating
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and interact with vendors and other stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
- Able to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision, and meet multiple deadlines
- Creative mindset with an understanding of consumer preferences and trends
- Proficient in computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
What We Can Offer As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive Benefits, along with work-life balance!
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Give and Go Candidate Privacy Policy
About Give and Go Prepared Foods
Give & Go has been baking the products our consumers and retailers love since 1989.
Today, we are a leader in mini-treats within the in-store bakery of retailers across North America.
As a proud business unit of Mondelēz International, and 11 facilities serving North America, Give & Go is a Canadian manufacturer of fully-finished, sweet baked goods for every season and across four key consumer consumption occasions: Celebration Solutions, Breakfast Solutions, Everyday Treats and Better For You Snacking.
We market our solutions under our proprietary brands: two-bite®, Create-A-Treat®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse®, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.®.
We strive to remain at the forefront of innovation, both in product development and retailer solutions, based on consumer research and a deep understanding of our retail partners’ needs. Our indulgent, high-quality baked goods are sold to leading retailers and food service operators across Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Japan.
We pride ourselves in our values of Respect, Direct Communication, Quality, Accountability and Safety to fulfill our company motto of being "Great People, Baking Great Products, For A Great Future!"
Product Development Assistant (18-month contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview Responsible for assisting with the product development & samples creation and providing support in the facilitation of development strategies on behalf of their organization. This position will work to develop an all-round understanding of the entire life cycle of the product development process once an item has been selected from samples to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct bench work in the test kitchen along channel organized lines, assisting Product Developers in daily tasks of baking prototypes, preparing sample requests and developing channel specified items
- Conduct Sensory Evaluation & Shelf Life studies for their assigned PD & product categories collating & distributing all data
- Assist the Product Developer in assessing need for and or/ ordering new ingredients for samples or plant trials. Opens and closes Purchase Orders
- Assists on plant trials under direct guidance of Product Developer, collecting samples, data and recording processes
- Assist with product development / Project Management activities to ensure timely completion and best practices to optimize product development projects.
- Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
- Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
- Maintain consistency and accuracy of information flow between Development and Marketing teams
- Learn computer systems in order to complete TVC’s, Shelf Life Studies, Purchase Orders, plant trial records
The Recipe For Success
- Completion of university degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Mgmt, Bakery Arts or Pastry Chef
- Minimum 1-year experience in the food industry
- Minimum 1-year experience as a cake decorator, baker, pâtissier, or similar
- Chefs of Bakers Red Seal Certificate or equivalent
- Excellent analytical abilities, e.g. setting priorities, meeting deadlines
- Ability to pipe and perform cake decorating
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and interact with vendors and other stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
- Able to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision, and meet multiple deadlines
- Creative mindset with an understanding of consumer preferences and trends
- Proficient in computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
What We Can Offer As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive Benefits, along with work-life balance!
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Give and Go Candidate Privacy Policy
About Give and Go Prepared Foods
Give & Go has been baking the products our consumers and retailers love since 1989.
Today, we are a leader in mini-treats within the in-store bakery of retailers across North America.
As a proud business unit of Mondelēz International, and 11 facilities serving North America, Give & Go is a Canadian manufacturer of fully-finished, sweet baked goods for every season and across four key consumer consumption occasions: Celebration Solutions, Breakfast Solutions, Everyday Treats and Better For You Snacking.
We market our solutions under our proprietary brands: two-bite®, Create-A-Treat®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse®, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.®.
We strive to remain at the forefront of innovation, both in product development and retailer solutions, based on consumer research and a deep understanding of our retail partners’ needs. Our indulgent, high-quality baked goods are sold to leading retailers and food service operators across Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Japan.
We pride ourselves in our values of Respect, Direct Communication, Quality, Accountability and Safety to fulfill our company motto of being "Great People, Baking Great Products, For A Great Future!"