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Food and Beverage Research & Development
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $39,000.00 - $63,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Job Description
Love's is a distinguished and family-owned travel stop and convenience store chain headquartered in Oklahoma City, renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovation since its inception in 1964. With nearly 40,000 team members, Love's operates a vast network of travel stops across the United States, catering primarily to professional drivers, fleets, and the traveling public, including RV enthusiasts and alternative energy customers. The company fosters an inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity and community engagement, which has earned it recognition as an award-winning employer. This global footprint and dedicated focus on providing value through products, services, and fuel solutions... 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
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- occasional bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and ladder use
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- willingness to travel regionally and nationally as needed
- comfortable working in temperature extremes such as walk-in coolers, ovens, fryers
- adherence to health and safety regulations and food handling/storage guidelines
- staying current with local, state, and federal food service regulations
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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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