Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Career development programs
Travel opportunities
Job Description
Love's is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, widely recognized for its extensive travel stops network and commitment to serving professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RVers, alternative energy customers, and wholesale fuel clients. Established in 1964, Love's has grown to employ nearly 40,000 team members nationwide, embodying a culture centered on innovation, community involvement, and inclusivity. The organization prioritizes not only operational excellence but also giving back to the communities they serve, making it a distinguished and award-winning employer in the corporate and retail travel industry.
The Food & Beverage Technologist position at Love's Fresh ... Show More
The Food & Beverage Technologist position at Love's Fresh ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in product development at a foodservice chain or manufacturer preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for learning and applying emerging industry trends
Job Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in product development at a foodservice chain or manufacturer preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for learning and applying emerging industry trends
Job Duties
- Support the Love’s Fresh Kitchen team and the Manager of Food & Beverage Innovation to deliver new limited-time offers that follow current operational capabilities to drive business results
- Design and develop innovative products tailored to guest preferences, guided by insight-driven briefs and the established innovation process
- Ensure all products meet corporate objectives, dietary requirements, and nutritional standards
- Identify opportunities to repurpose existing ingredients and streamline store operations
- Partner cross-functionally to enhance product quality, packaging, and cost efficiency
- Work with third-party quality assurance partners to validate product hold times and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Support Category Management in resolving supply chain-related food safety or quality issues
- Collaborate with the Implementation team during product validation phases
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and build lasting relationships across teams
- Maintain productive partnerships with food suppliers and vendors
- Commercialize proprietary products with vendors when needed
- Lead and support product presentations for internal stakeholders and external events
- Conduct consumer testing to validate product excellence and guest appeal
- Maintain lab conditions and ensure all equipment is clean and operational
- Manage ingredient inventory and sourcing through vendors, distributors, and local retailers
- Document recipes, specifications, and feedback using project management tools
- Stay informed on industry trends, culinary techniques, and evolving dietary preferences
- Demonstrate attention to detail, curiosity, and a proactive mindset
- Manage multiple projects with strong prioritization and execution skills
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food handling/storage guidelines
- Stay current with local, state, and federal food service regulations
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