Senior Food Technologist (Bilingual in Mandarin, 春卷或蛋卷研发经验优先考虑）

Job Description

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Synear Foods USA is a subsidiary of Synear Food Holdings, one of the largest and most established frozen food manufacturers in China. With a strong heritage of quality and innovation, Synear has been serving consumers worldwide for more than two decades.

Synear Foods USA focuses on delivering authentic, convenient, and high-quality frozen food products to meet the diverse tastes of North American consumers. Our product portfolio includes a wide range of dumplings, buns, dim sum, and other ready-to-eat favorites, crafted with carefully selected ingredients and strict quality standards.

At Synear Foods USA, we are committed to sharing the rich tradition of Asian cuisine while continuously innovating to create products that fit modern lifestyles. Our mission is to bring families and communities together through food that is delicious, convenient, and trustworthy.

Synear is an "at-will", equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40 or over), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Job Description

• Participate in brainstorming with Sales & Marketing team to support development initiatives, including reformulation and new product development

• Team up with Director of Operations to make sample products in the test kitchen

• Arrange sample tasting for new and existing products on a regular basis. Collect feedback and suggestions for further modification if needed

• Test out raw materials and ingredients and provide the buyer with instant feedback

• Work with the R&D Manager to prepare product specifications, formulas, technical reports and test run plans

• Support QA to ensure product and packaging in accordance to design quality and to conduct troubleshooting on raw materials, final product and process if needed.

• Support Production to ensure production procedures meet the required technical requirements

• Keep update of market developments and industry trends to lead the industry

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering and other related fields is required

• Candidates with culinary/chef experience are strongly encouraged to apply

• 3-5 years experience in R&D environment preferably in the USDA frozen food manufacturing industry. Previous recipe renovation and/or development experience preferred

• Familiar with the techniques of making Chinese pastries including but not limited to dim sum, dumplings, buns, potstickers, and spring rolls

• Broad understanding of raw materials and ingredients in the local market

• Knowledge of food and safety regulations including USDA, FDA, CFR, etc.

• Ability to work independently, in a team, and work under pressure

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pay is between $90K-$100K/year plus discretionary bonus.