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About Us
Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work.
Job Purpose
Dawn Farms is currently seeking an S&I Culinary Student to join our Science & Innovation Department to be based in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare. The Science & Innovation (S&I) Culinary Student will play a key role in planning and testing new ideas, contributing to the growth of the business across different innovation platforms and markets. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, as well as diverse protein product development and applications. The student will gain experience working in a team environment and are expected to have a passion for science and technology. In this multidisciplinary role, the student will learn new techniques related to the food industry, conduct practical experiments/trials, and handle multiple assignments within the S&I team.
Location
Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Salary
DOE
Working Hours
39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required)
Role Responsibilities & Duties
Assist in practical experiments and trials, designing and testing new or improved methods and products in the S&I Pure Culinary Science kitchen and pilot plant.
Collaborate closely with experienced Project Managers, advising on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and improvements to achieve technical advances.
Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products, or processes to build S&I capabilities.
Assist with the use of modern culinary equipment and innovative cooking techniques.
Prepare samples for customer presentations.
Ensure food safety and adhere to health and safety policies, standard operating procedures, and good hygiene practices.
Maintain accurate records of recipes, processes, and test results.
Key Deliverables
Execution of practical trials, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and based on the given brief.
Complete and maintain accurate records of food trials, including ingredients, methods, outcomes, and recommendations.
Consistently meet HACCP, hygiene, and health & safety requirements throughout the placement.
Capturing of key learnings and feedback to share within internal communications to improve our innovation process.
Key Skills & Competencies
Undertaking a degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts or related field.
General understanding of food applications and processing.
Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to read, collect, analyse, and interpret technical information and data.
Logical and scientific thinking applied to a wide range of problems.
Ability to operate standard laboratory, kitchen, and pilot equipment following training.
Troubleshooting skills are key to this role, and the student should be highly motivated and eager to learn.
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
Ability to distinguish colours and flavours.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 10kg and occasionally up to 20kg.
Why Dawn Farms
We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team.
Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer
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