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You will work with the laboratory equipment, preparing kitchen samples, assisting product presentations, organizing, cleaning and maintaining kitchen work space and provide training on kitchen equipment to other colleagues.\nKey Accountabilities\nPrepare and cook samples for taste panels, in strict accordance to product preparation guidelines. \nAssist with customer, internal and supplier presentations or events. \nProvide occasional support (Assist with packing of samples and organizing transport to get them to their destination. \nClean lab kitchen and its equipment to ensure the environment is clean, stocked with consumable goods and that equipment is serviced and calibrated. \nOversee and ensure risk assessment of all new equipment, maintain and develop documentation on standard operating procedures and guidelines and conduct kitchen safety audits quarterly. \nEnsure that all required ingredients and supplies are ordered and to support ingredient stock and supply maintenance. \nCarry out periodic inspection to maintain and clear out ingredient stores. \nPerform various functions to keep the activities of the sensory laboratory kitchen facilities running smoothly. \nHandle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. \nOther duties as assigned \nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent \nMinimum of four years of related work experience\nKnowledge of food production and preparation \nFood preparation experience in the commercial kitchen or dining service field \nPreferred Qualifications\nBasic food hygiene certificate \nIntermediate proficiency using a computer\nOrganizational skills are required to keep track of all sample and documentation \nPosition Information\nRelocation assistance will not be provided for this position.\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet\nAt Cargill, we care about your safety and want your job search experience to be a positive one. 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