New Product Development Assistant

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