We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 27 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Technologist or Technologist within the Flavor Applications/Culinary Group located in Rockleigh, NJ.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Culinary inspiration and influence by showcasing classical ways of cooking to assist with flavor and product development.
• Basic understanding of researching trends, analyzing data and meaningful translation.
• Create on trend food concepts to support marketing, consumer insights, flavor creation and sensory to achieve desired results and goals with the industrialization/commercialization process in mind.
• Provide learning experiences and share knowledge.
• Design customer and brand specific tasting mediums for flavor and technology evaluation.
• Keep records and establish standard operation procedures for relevant tasks at hand.
• Build experience in leading small groups and teams, offer a sense of direction, collaboration and facilitation skills to obtain clearly defined results.

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or Culinology (RCA approved Program) (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science
• Preferred exposure and training in international cuisines and nutrition

Experience:

Experience/Background in the kitchen and/or food preparation in fine dining restaurants or related establishments. The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Competencies:

Must be computer literate with knowledge of common business software programs including MS Office Suite. Acute sense of smell and taste. Excellent presentation and communication (both verbal and written) skills. Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards.

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks :

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.