product developer - Food

Now Brewing - Product Developer - Food! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. This is an opportunity to imagine, develop, commercialize,andoptimizefood at Starbucks. In R&D, we aspire to betheindisputable leader in breakthrough innovation.Our mission is to create food and beverage experiences that nurture love, connection,and inspiration for people every day. Come join our team and help create amazing foods that will surprise and delight our customers and make our baristas proud to serve them! As a Product Developer - Food, you will... Manage multiple projects simultaneouslywith some guidance, acrossvarious foodplatforms,ensuring that briefsdeliverto the strategy and that conceptscreatedmeet the briefs. Utilize business and customer insights tooptimizeproductsin a way that tiesto broader strategy and company goals Utilize your knowledge of ingredient functionality,formulationsand food processes to drive cost savings initiatives and build supply chain resiliency across all food platforms Apply your technical knowledge and project learnings to write plant trialprotocolandingredientand product specifications, seeking guidance when needed. Provide options and recommendations to successfully drive projectsforward,withreduced risksandspeed to market. Collaboratecross-functionallytobring projects to fruitionon time and with excellence. We'd love to hear from people with: A degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts or other related field Minimum 2 years' experience in food and beverage innovation/product development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement or development Strong knowledge and experience in product development and manufacturing of food. Strongcollaboration andproblem-solvingskills Culinary and human centered design experience or training a plus. As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to: medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance other voluntary insurance benefits short-term and long-term disability paid parental leave family expansion reimbursement paid vacation from date of hire* sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked) eight paid holidays two personal days per year participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock) incentivized emergency savings financial well-being tools 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan student loan management resources access to other educational opportunities backup care DACA reimbursement Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, orprotectedveteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonableaccommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev