Senior Food Technologist

5 days ago


Bloomington Minnesota, United States International Dairy Queen, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Senior Food Technologist to join our team at International Dairy Queen, Inc. in Bloomington, MN. As a key member of our Food and Treat Product Development team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and improve our products, ensuring they meet the needs of our fans and maintain our high standards of quality and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Food and Treat Product Development teams to design and develop new products, improving existing ones, and ensuring they meet key business drivers and critical issues associated with the roll-out process.
  • Organize and assist in conducting product showings, analytical testing, evaluation, troubleshooting, and cost of goods reduction testing to ensure continued cost, quality, and marketplace competitiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce variability and ensure reproducibility of high-quality and high-value products.
  • Work with R&D team members and cross-functional team members to ask analytical questions, achieve scientific details, and restaurant-ready details to assist in building a strong product pipeline to surprise and delight DQ fans, as well as support restaurant sales and profitability.
  • Self-manage projects with clear prioritization skills and effectively resolve issues and questions on a timely basis.
  • Communicate effectively with US-based teams and Mexico-based vendors, distribution, franchisees, and fans.
  • Support the daily operations of the DQ product development lab, including being on-site several days a week to support the lab coordinator.
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of food science principles and technical knowledge.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English.
  • Experience in product development, quality assurance, and food safety.
What We Offer

International Dairy Queen, Inc. offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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