R&D Food Prep Assistant

Beyond Meat

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El Segundo, CA, United States

Posted on: 2023-02-07

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

WE BELIEVE THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO FEED OUR FUTURE.

By shifting from animal to plant-based meat, we can positively affect the planet, the environment, the climate and even ourselves. After all, the positive choices we make every day – no matter how small – can have a great impact on our world.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.

This entry-level position supports rapid prototyping, quality control, and sensory studies for the R&D division in El Segundo, CA. The Food Prep Assistant will assist with the preparation of ingredients and samples, using laboratory and food measurement tools, and maintaining a clean prep space. This individual must approach all tasks in a meticulous and careful manner with little margin for error. Successful candidates will gain industry experience in a technical sector of the food industry, build their knowledge of food functionality, interact with the R&D team, and hone their communication skills.

**Hourly rate commensurate with experience**

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $21.50 and $28.50 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Please note that Beyond Meat has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. All U.S. employees who (a) physically enter a Beyond Meat facility in the United States, (b) represent Beyond Meat at work-related events, including but not limited to trade shows and product demonstrations, or (c) physically enter customer or potential customer sites in connection with their work for Beyond Meat must take all necessary steps to be Fully Vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Previous experience working as a prep cook in an industrial or test kitchen, or a food test lab environment

Familiarity with kitchen or food lab equipment such as a mixer, measuring equipment, flat top griddle, deep fryer, scale, ovens, etc.

Assist in preparing and cooking food samples for tastings and testing according to procedures and instructions provided

Measure, weigh and mix specific test ingredients in a very precise and careful manner

Move quickly and efficiently in small and sometimes crowded spaces

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Wash equipment, dishes, measuring devices, and other lab tools

Maintain organized and efficient lab space and inventories in support of efficient operations for the supervisor and team. Put items away in designated storage areas. Keep prep space clean and tidy.

Follow and maintain all sanitation, health, safety and quality policies and procedures and report any deficiencies

Punctual and able to maintain timekeeping

Regularly communicate work product with supervisor/teammates in either written and/or verbal format

Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

May participate in sensory evaluations and studies

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:

High School diploma

Some experience in a kitchen setting preferred

Flexible in a fast paced environment

Interactions and Communication:

Understands and follows written and verbal instructions

Strong verbal communication skills

Communicate and collaborate well within and across functional areas

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Position located in a mix of laboratory, pilot lab, kitchen, and office environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures and lighting

This position may be required to visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses

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