Description:As a product developer on the Product & Innovation Bakery & Prepared team, you will work closely with our experienced team of developers in the Starbucks R&D Kitchen. With a passion for creating distinct and memorable food experiences for our customers you will develop new and/or renovate existing products to deliver premium quality products. Key to this role:
Experience in leading different stages of consumer centric product development - concept creation, prototyping, full scale manufacturing; ability to identify and define internal constraints and vendor capabilities.
Work closely with cross functional team to develop new products and being accountable for elevating product quality.
This role is also responsible for establishing specifications that consistently deliver quality products.
Completing assigned projects related to the development of food and beverage products that support the successful execution of company initiatives.
Models and acts in accordance with guiding principles.
This job contributes to success by completing assigned projects related to the development of food and beverage products that support the successful execution of company initiatives.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in food product development
A passion for great food, an excellent palette and a creative edge
Strong experience working in a food production plant environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects and tasks to meet timelines
Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills and relationship management
Proactive, self-driven, results oriented, demonstrating passion and strong teamwork spirit
Demonstrated curiosity and creative approaches to assess problems and solutions and collaborative thinking.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.