Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.
Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.
Working closely with the Food and Treat Product Development teams as well as cross-functionally with FSQR, Marketing, and Operations, assists managers in new product development and improves existing products designed to meet the needs of our fans. The Senior Food Technologist must be proficient in gathering information for the team related to key business drivers and critical issues associated with the roll-out process. Organizes and assists in conducting product showings, analytical testing, evaluation, troubleshooting, and cost of goods reduction testing to assure continued cost, quality, and marketplace competitiveness. This position is effective in identifying opportunities to reduce variability and ensure reproducibility of high-quality and high-value products.
This individual will assist in seeking insights and root causes during the development process to help the team design restaurant-ready products. The Senior Food Technologist will work with R&D team members and cross functional team members to ask analytical questions, to achieve scientific details and restaurant- ready details to assist in building a strong product pipeline to surprise and delight DQ fans, as well as support restaurant sales and profitability. This role will self-manage projects with clear prioritization skills and effectively resolve issues and questions on a timely basis. In addition to product development responsibilities, this individual will serve as communication conduit between US-based team and Canadian-based vendors, distribution, franchisees and fans.
This position also supports the daily operations of the DQ product development lab. In doing this, this position is hybrid and is required to be on site several days a week to support the lab coordinator and product development managers.
The US national base salary range for this position is $65,404- $78,484. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location and relevant education or experience.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Benefits
Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more! To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.
Work Environment
Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs. Positions will be identified as “remote eligible” when consideration will be given to candidates outside of drivable distance to our Bloomington office.
Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on
IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
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