SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

David Michael (Beijing) Flavor Co. Ltd. Currently has an immediate opportunity for a highly motivated, success driven Flavorist to join our rapidly growing team in Beijing China. This position will report directly to the Deputy General Manager – Technical Director.

• Creating finished flavors using basic natural and/or synthetic flavor raw materials in response to directed profiles and market trends
• Evaluate new raw materials and assists Quality Control in organoleptic evaluation of manufactured flavor products and purchased raw materials
• Work with Sales, Marketing and Food Technology as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop new business
• Be an integral part of David Michael global Technical team.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree in food technology, food science or chemistry with 5 to 10 years experience, including independent work in creating flavors
• In-depth knowledge of essential oils and Natural and Artificial raw materials
• Outstanding team work and organizational skills
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Fluent in Mandarin, Chinese and English.
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This entry level position FOR SPRING 2012 offers a comprehensive 12 month one-on-one training program in Philadelphia corporate headquarters. Upon completion of the program the individual must relocate to a sales territory in a US major city as an Account Manager. Training offers hands on exposure to every aspect of our business and covers product knowledge, customer service, company operations, and professional selling skills. Our goal is to have the most knowledgeable sales force in the industry.
This is a creative, consultative, professional sales position geared toward developing new business opportunities and servicing existing business. It entails building long-term relationships, supporting our clients in their endeavors to create new food products, helping them utilize our products effectively, and offering customized solutions. Emphasis is on the development process rather than the quick close.

THE OFFER:
The salary and incentive encourages a lucrative, challenging, long term career in sales with management opportunities. A company car is provided and account managers receive full reimbursement for all travel and business expenses. We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental, life, and 401(k) with company match. We provide a team environment with a stable, growing company.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate is strongly sales oriented and knows sales is the career path he/she wants to pursue. Industry knowledge is a plus but not required.
Territories are assigned during training based on the needs of the company. The ideal candidate must move to Philadelphia for sales training for at least one year and then to a major city anywhere throughout the United States.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 90% Travel
• Ability to sit in a car for up to four hours
• Average hours per week: 45
• Capable of carrying containers up to 50 lbs.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Senior Food Technologist/Bakery & Cereal Project Leader as directed to develop new and existing technologies in bakery and cereal applications that showcase all David Michael products, capabilities and flavors in presentations and to assist new and existing customers. To provide technical information and assistance to all David Michael departments as necessary. Excellent communication, formulation and concept development. To provide subjective and objective organoleptic evaluations of David Michael flavors in Bakery and Cereal Applications. To understand our customers specific requirements and to translate them into successful completion of projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Senior Food Technologist/Bakery & Cereal Project Leader to develop prototypes of new creative idea items using David Michael products and technology.
• Progressing to the point of being able to complete projects on an independent basis with minimal supervision.
• Assist Senior Food Technologist/Bakery & Cereal Project Leader to evaluate and select all flavors that are appropriate for sample requests as assigned for your technical project area.
• Progressing to doing sample requests on an independent basis.
• Provide support, problem solving and issue resolutions related to Bakery & Cereal Applications.
• Provide all necessary technical communications to account managers and to new and existing customers.
• Maintain Bakery & Cereal Applications department laboratory in a clean and organized manner and order supplies needed in order for all projects to be completed on time.
• To have a working knowledge of product and flavor labeling.
• Ability to work effectively on a team with Flavor Chemists, Marketing, Sensory and Management.
• Develop a knowledge of customers’ brands and products in order to bring new and innovative ideas to the clients.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of David Michael flavors and ingredients.
• Record appropriate documentation for Bakery & Cereal Applications’ project work.
• Participate in internal sensory panels.
• Keep informed of new ingredients, equipment and industry trends.
• Accountable to Senior Food Technologist/Bakery & Cereal Project Leader
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and communicating status.
• Acute sensory skills.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. Degree in Food Science/Engineering or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience in flavor applications, bakery/cereal product development.
• Production facility experience a plus in bakery or cereal food manufacturing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Laboratory and pilot plant.
• Safety dressing and safety procedures knowledge is required.
   

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of culinary and savory products. And testing of savory flavors for FRL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulating
• Tasting
• Record Keeping
• Customer interactions
• Computer Skills
• Cleaning of the Pilot Plant

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience with food systems for food service and/or industrial customers.
• Must be able to develop recipes/products across a diversified portfolio of categories: entrees, sides, appetizers, desserts,
• Must be able to develop recipes/products across several international cuisines: Asian, Hispanic, Italian,
• Mainstream American comfort foods
• Must be familiar with vegetable proteins, as well as fresh sources of foods
• Must be comfortable making presentations in front of customers or an audience

EDUCATION/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• Culinary degree and/or Food Science Degree
• 8 years experience in the ingredient and/or food service industry
• Ability to multi-task
• Self Starter requiring a minimum of supervision
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• CRC or CCS a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Laboratory/Office Environment.
• Exposure to occasional strong odors.