Intern Food Innovation

The Habit Burger Grill
US - California - Irvine
June 4, 2024
Hospitality

JOB SUMMARYThe Habit Burger Grill is excited to host a summer intern on our Food Innovation team.
This position is in-person, based out of our office in Irvine, CA.
This is a temporary position starting June 2024 to August 2024 (No more than eight weeks expected).As a memberof the team, you will work closely with our Product Commercialization Analyst and Director of Culinary & Innovation on projects centered around executing shelf life studies, performing QC analysis, and recipe development and optimization.Essential Job FunctionsShelf Life Studies Execute shelf life studies to evaluate the stability and quality of our food products over time.Analyze data from shelf life studies to identify factors affecting product integrity and develop strategies for improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes based on shelf life study findings.
Quality Control Analysis Review supplier specifications and identify non-conformities.Conduct sensory evaluations to assess product quality.
Recipe Development And Optimization Update and optimize existing recipes to improve taste, texture, nutritional profile, and cost-effectiveness.Conduct trials and experiments to test new ingredients, formulations, and processing techniques.Collaborate with Marketing and R&D teams to develop new products and meet market demands.
Documentation And Reporting Maintain detailed records of experiments, test results, and formulation changes.Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to food science and technology.Assist in creating training guides across multiple departments.
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvement.Support studies to further develop a technical understanding of product attributes to support base business.
Skills And Knowledge Requirements Current college student graduating on or before Summer 2025 OR current graduate student OR experience in related fieldStrong organizational skillsStrong Microsoft Office skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and deliver based on priorityA passion for culinary field, desire to learn and grow in the industryAbility to work in the United States without sponsorship CompensationSalary Range:
$20.00 to 23.00 per hour.
This is the expected hourly range for this position.
Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate s location, experience, and other job-related factors.At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People.
This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self.
The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.US Job Seekers/Employees - to view the Know Your Rights poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.[Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S.
is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.]NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
About UsWHO WE ARE?HABIT stands for Hospitality, Attitude, Be Your Best, Integrity and Teamwork.
At the Habit Burger Grill, our people make the difference, which is why since 1969, we ve prided ourselves on being a people-first culture where each of us are celebrated for bringing our own unique flavor to the table.
Our mission is to foster an environment where everyone feels like they are part of The Habit Family through One Habit, One Heart.The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring USDA choice tenderloin beef, grilled chicken and sushi-grade Ahi tuna cooked over an open flame.
In addition, it features fresh-cut salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes.
The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines.
Associated topics:
cocinera, cocinera de produccion, cocinero, commercial kitchen, cook, dinner, kitchen, meat cutter, restaurant assistant cook, roasting

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