New Product Development Assistant

Job Description

Nate’s Fine Foods Job Description

Job Title: New Product Development Assistant Reports to: NPD Manager

Department: New Product Development Revision Date: 05/10/2021

Summary:

Nate’s Fine Foods is a fast paced and dynamic food facility preparing products for some of the US' best retailers,

restaurants and food service. The Development Kitchen is where our innovative products are brought to life by

our fantastic team of Chef's. We are looking for a new Assistant to support the team during the day, Mon-Fri.

Duties Include:

Help to organize samples requested by customer, prepares samples as instructed, wrapping, packing and

labelling.

Prepare grocery orders and/or shop in person for development, testing and shoots

Stocking of raw materials to be used in kitchens and effective stock rotation.

Maintaining the day-to-day sanitation of the kitchen including but not limited to washing dishes,

cleaning floors, equipment and workstations as needed

Collecting analytical data for formulas and documenting

Documenting Preparations and Cooking Methods

Assisting process with plant trials

Preparing sauces for production

Assist in collection of samples

Assist with customer visits – i.e., helping to set up room, organizing lunch, cleaning up

Keeping the sample log up to date daily/weekly

Essential Skills and Qualities:

Culinary experience in a professional kitchen or previous work experience in a food manufacturing or

food service environment

Be reliable and dependable in attendance

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Self-motivated individual who can work with limited direct supervision

Basic math skills, High School Diploma or GED a plus

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift (up to 45lbs), stand for extended periods of time

Push, pull, squat, bend and reach above and below shoulder level

Ability to complete repetitive tasks

Able to withstand working in a noisy environment (with safety gear provided)

Attention to detail and able to work quickly and accurately

Be able to work flexible hours and be willing to adapt to changes in instructions and tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet conditions and slippery floor. The noise level in the work

environment is low to moderate and employees have the option to use hearing protection. There is also limited

exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers or freezers