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Fulltime
Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, WI, US
30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1481
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Palermo Villa Inc. is looking for a high-energy, poised, and confident individual to assist in the development of concepts, products, and optimization projects through Palermo's vigorous consumer-driven R&D process.
While most companies that sell Pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo’s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where Pizza was born. “Papa Palermo” carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily!
Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.
Our commitment to quality has made Palermo’s a leader in private label frozen Pizza and contract manufacturing!
Located in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley, Villa Palermo is a state-of-the industry manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters.
Our high-tech pizza manufacturing operations include an on-site bakery to produce best-in-class crusts, robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving facility.
The Associate Food Scientist role works predominantly day shift hours with occasional nights/weekends to complete projects.
Execute Product Development and/or improvement projects including formulating finished product and sub-assembly for pizzas.
Prepare small-scale samples for testing, document study results according to company procedures, and maintain a clean and organized environment with accurate recordkeeping.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of food science best practices to test materials, develop formulas improvements and/or new formulas, and prepare lab sheets.
Assist with PR events, food shows, food presentations and production presentations.
Proven ability to provide support to the organization in the areas of food technology, product design, food manufacturing, and food safety.
Utilizing knowledge from your Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Culinary and any experience with food manufacturing, major food companies or restaurant industry.
Organized and methodical approach to problem solving – often in a time-sensitive, tight-deadline situation where accuracy is critical.
Passionate lifelong learner with a strong interest in mastering new techniques in the culinary arts and food science.
Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds.
Let us learn a little more about how you'll fit on our team https://take.surveys.ci/s/PALEF7E657/79266
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