The Innovation Coordinator will be responsible for general coordination for the Culinary Innovation team through data input, logistical coordination and overall department support.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper lab conditions includes managing space and inventory of key ingredients and supplies; equipment maintenance, shipments, and assisting team members with day-to-day duties as needed

• Support product production including ice cream tub production and building cakes for photoshoots, preparation of new products for tastings with marketing, leadership, franchisee committees and field teams.

• Data input and documentation of instructional material, culinary specifications, process procedures, testing evaluations and other technical documents.

• Participate in team activities, culinary innovation presentations, product reviews, social media content creation, and Support Center events

Requirements:

• 2+ year Degree Preferred in Food Science, Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts Degree or related field; required if not meeting experience qualifications.

• 0-2 years of experience in Culinary Research and Development

• Ability to maintain an organized workspace and work quickly

• Strong written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Team player, ability to work with cross-functional teams and foster effective relationships.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong computer and documentation skills.

• Experience working both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment.

• Creative with an ability to be flexible and open to new ideas.

• Culinary skills and ability to work in a commercial kitchen setting preferred.

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Frequent heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. including physical labor and performing job duties while on your feet for extended periods of time

• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures including refrigerated spaces and freezers for an extended period 

• Exposure to food allergens

• Passion for ice cream!

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.