R&D Intern – Food Manf

TITLE:           R&D Intern

DEPT:           Research & Development, located at Gourmet Cuisine, Inc. in Mesquite,

REPORTS TO: General Manager

DATE:           1/28/25

POSITION PURPOSE

The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run.

This is a part time, temporary position.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team. Duties include:

• Assist in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run
• Assist in customer presentations
• Assist in the day-to-day laboratory and plant needs

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES/EXPECTATIONS

Intern can expect training and experiences that will provide the following:

• Gain real world understanding of food product safety
• Develop/refine professional culinary skills and apply them when designing products for customers
• Develop skill base for food formulation
• Understanding of how to develop products with current processing equipment
• Understanding of how to develop concepts & transformation into a manufactured product
• Develop cost improvement skills

Education and Experience

• Seeking students who have completed at least one year in a Culinary Arts program        
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Adobe Acrobat required        
• Heavy organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• ·Strong critical thinking skills required

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Benefits:

• Paid internship
• Flexible hours
• Employee discount at our cafes

Company Introduction

GET TO KNOW LA MADELEINE
Over three decades since our founding, we continue to celebrate the integrity of French cuisine, using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Our History
1976
Louis le Duff opens Brioche Dorée his first bakery concept in Brest, a city in Brittany in northwestern France.
1983
The first la Madeleine location opens in the heart of Dallas, TX on Mockingbird lane across from Southern Methodist University.
Today
There are now over 80 la Madeleine locations, each with their own individual charm. With every generation, we pass on our tradition of recipes and the authentic French experience.
THE CASUAL FRENCH EXPÉRIENCE
Find Your France
In the middle of a busy life, la Madeleine is a little piece of France you can call your own. Guests are encouraged to choose the la Madeleine experience that suits them. Sit and sip quietly by the fireplace or choose the patio and take place in what we consider one of the highest forms of French culture: the art of conversation.