Specialist - Culinary Innovation
About The Position
When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! Support the Culinary Innovation team by assisting in the development and testing of new menu items and ingredients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure projects meet brand standards, operational feasibility and best in class consumer experiences.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors Degree
- Additional education (major, etc.): Food Science, Culinary or related field
- 1-5 years combined experience in product development and education
- Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
- Creative thinker with ability to achieve results in a dynamic environment
- Passion for food
- Expected Work Location (In Office) : It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Support Product Development
- Assist in creating prototypes and preparing samples for internal reviews and testing.
- Conduct rigorous testing: portion studies, temperature and yield studies
- Validate equipment compatibility and operational feasibility in restaurant environments
- Document findings and share results with manager in a clear format.
- Coordinate Supplier Activities
- Schedule and organize meetings, demos, and tastings with supplier partners.
- Provide structured and timely feedback to suppliers following product reviews.
- Stay informed on supplier capabilities and emerging technologies to leverage for future projects.
- Research Culinary Trends
- Monitor industry trends and competitive offerings to inform innovation projects.
- Compile research into concise reports for team discussions.
- Ensure compliance with ingredient standards and nutritional guidelines.
- Team Collaboration & Development
- Work closely with senior team members to learn best practices in culinary innovation.
- Build technical and project management skills.
- Contribute to a positive and creative team environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build business acumen.
- Be agile and willing to adapt strategy in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits!
- Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings.
- For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
