R and D technician

McCain Foods

  • Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 16 jours
Position Title: R and D technicianPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time ​Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq RDRequisition ID: 29122We are looking for a new R&D Technician for our Continental Europe McCain R&D Team. You will work in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France with occasional travel up to 10% to our other locations within Europe. Your primary role is to support the design of new products or improved existing products through all kitchen activities. As an R&D Technician you will play a pivotal role in supporting the culinary chef and food project developers with cooking tests, several different analysis, kitchen, pilot and plant trials testing’s, sensory tasting organization, specification on data entry for potatoes and appetizers. You will achieve this outcome whilst complying with all local, international and McCain statutory requirements for safety and food safety.Key responsibilities:
  • You will lead kitchen activities on new and improved products across potatoes and appetizers.
  • Product development: you support the organization of the kitchen, pilot, and trial tests in partnership with project developers, make sure they are correctly documented, and you will define cooking instructions for optimal product conditions. You also oversee organizing sensorial tastings.
  • Technical assessment: Thanks to your technical expertise you support competition assessment. You are fully involved in new product presentations and a food show supporting our Culinary Chef with sampling, and logistics around tasting sessions. You work closely with suppliers to be a culinary pilar, with creativity you participate in the selection of ingredients, manage the database of ingredients and of equipment. You are curious and aware of new trends by watching competitors and attending food shows.
  • Specifications: You oversee entering data into the system and maintain the quality and accuracy of data.
Qualifications :
  • You have a relevant background in food science or technology, and relevant experience within the food industry.
  • Thanks to your understanding of R&D processes or your experience in hotels or restaurants, and your appetite for food you will make this job a success.
  • You are naturally curious and act proactive with your colleagues, while handling several tasks in a flexible manner.
  • You have a driver’s license for occasional travel.
  • Good excellent English skills, both written and spoken are a plus.
  • You have a positive attitude and are naturally resilient.
To remember : * Your role is pivotal in making new products and product innovations for the market.
  • You are part of a global R&D organization.
  • You will work on exciting projects for both appetizers and potato innovations.
  • A role in which you can show full ownership and bring your passion for food into work.
  • An exciting role, with lots of interactions both internal and external.
What we offer:
  • An interesting full-time position.
  • A varied and responsible position within a high-quality production company.
  • Extensive career and learning opportunities.
Learn more about McCain:McCain is a leading Canadian company in the frozen potato products market, with worldwide.Today, McCain has 54 production plants worldwide. McCain promotes values such as integrity, authenticity, commitment, and solidarity by actively pushing for change in a context where the safety of all is paramount.To achieve this, actions have been put in place in favor of environmental protection: sustainable agriculture, efficient use of resources, quality food and prosperous communities.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with theJob Family: Research & Development
Division: Global Research and Development
Department: ​Innovation chef ​
Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'AscqCompany: McCain Alimentaire SAS

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