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Cotton

Food Quality Assurance Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Associate of General Sciences Degree (Food Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Science etc.), or equivalent. * Relative work experience of 1-2 years in a ...

TMS America Inc.

Food Production Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

Coordinate daily food manufacturing schedules, equipment line setup, and volume production output ... Track manufacturing machinery uptime and partner with maintenance engineers to resolve mechanical ...

Workstream

Food Production Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Partner with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to support new product rollouts with ... Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) * Experience with hot-fill, retort ...

Tay Ho

Food Production Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Partner with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to support new product rollouts with ... Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) * Experience with hot-fill, retort ...

Tay Ho

Food Production Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Partner with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to support new product rollouts with ... Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) * Experience with hot-fill, retort ...

BCS ENGINEERS LLC

Servers / Food Runner

Houston, TX · On-site

$8 - $22/hr

Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them efficiently into the POS system. * Maintain strong communication with guests, kitchen staff, food runners, and other service team members.

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BCS ENGINEERS LLC

Servers / Food Runner

Houston, TX · On-site

$8 - $22/hr

Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them efficiently into the POS system. * Maintain strong communication with guests, kitchen staff, food runners, and other service team members.

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BCS ENGINEERS LLC

Servers / Food Runner

Houston, TX · On-site

$8 - $22/hr

Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them efficiently into the POS system. * Maintain strong communication with guests, kitchen staff, food runners, and other service team members.

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What does a food engineer do?

A Food Engineer applies principles of engineering, microbiology, and chemistry to develop and improve food products, processing techniques, and packaging. They work to enhance food quality, safety, and shelf life while optimizing production efficiency. Food Engineers collaborate with food scientists and manufacturers to design equipment, improve preservation methods, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Their work plays a crucial role in making food production safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food engineer?

A Food Engineer needs a solid background in food science, chemical engineering, and process design, typically acquired through a degree in food engineering or a related discipline. Familiarity with CAD software, process simulation tools, and knowledge of food safety regulations (such as HACCP certification) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams help distinguish successful Food Engineers. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative development of food processes and products in a fast-evolving industry.

Are food engineers in high demand?

Food engineers are in high demand due to the growing need for food safety, product development, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The field offers opportunities in food processing, quality control, and research, often requiring knowledge of engineering principles and food science tools. Employment prospects are strong in both manufacturing and research sectors.

What degree do you need for food engineering?

Food engineers typically need at least a bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science, chemical engineering, or a related field. Advanced positions or research roles may require a master's degree or higher, along with knowledge of food processing, safety standards, and relevant tools or certifications.

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Senior Manager, Research and Development (Baking / Food Manufacturing)

Dessert Holdings Inc.

Humble, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and lead technical activities to develop new products, improve existing items, and support scale-up processes while considering risk, operational constraints, and costs.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to solve business issues, communicate project progress, and support process design and improvement opportunities.

  • Oversee the R&D department's work, establish goals, evaluate performance, and coach team members to ensure effective execution of projects.

Dessert Holdings rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

217th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Senior Manager, Research and Development (Bakery/Food)

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Senior Manager of Research and Development in Humble, Texas.  This individual will be responsible for managing a technical team and developing and managing timelines on new product scale ups, cost savings initiatives, and operational support.  This position also leads the enhancement of existing items and spearheads improvement initiatives.   


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead technical activities to advance multiple projects concurrently through the Stage Gate commercialization process while considering the level of risk, operational constraints, and overall cost.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the commercialization process to enhance our win rate, reduce our costs, improve our new product scale up, and expedite our speed to market.
  • Communicate progress of all products under commercialization. Leverages methods and procedures for monitoring project success, such as metrics, resource investment, research findings, progress reports, and staff meetings.
  • Work collaboratively and develop strong relationships with cross functional teams including QA, Plant Operations, Engineering, and Procurement to solve key business issues and drive profitable growth.
  • Establish goals, appraise performance, recommend training, and provide input into final review for all direct reports. Coach reports on job performance and build a high functioning team.
  • Identify and implement innovative, practical application and modification of ingredients, formulations, and process.
  • Provide and communicate technical and business risk assessment to upper management.
  • Provide technical support with customer on product information and process capability.
  • Support the process design and review on new capability expansion, cost enhancement, and/or process improvement opportunities.
  • Direct and prioritize work for the R&D department, ensuring R&D processes/data are complete, accurate, and consistent.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background (minimum 10 years bakery/food development / manufacturing experience) with 5 years management experience
  • Experience with leading new products through commercialization within a manufacturing environment.
  • Recipe / Formulation and raw material knowledge / experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, ERP systems
  • Working knowledge of US food standards and regulations.
  • Strong bench work skills with the ability to execute solutions rapidly
  • Experience in baking, pastry arts, R+D and Food / Baking Science
  • Ability/willingness to work off hours or extended amounts of time during product scale ups.
  • Ability/willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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