R&D Culinary Technician L3

PepsiCo is a global food, snack, and beverage powerhouse that continuously innovates to meet the evolving tastes and needs of consumers worldwide. Known for its wide portfolio of iconic brands, PepsiCo is committed to driving sustainable growth while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a rich legacy of excellence, PepsiCo operates on the principles of integrity, respect, and continuous improvement, providing employees opportunities to develop their talents and make meaningful impacts in the global food and beverage sector. As a multinational consumer goods company, PepsiCo emphasizes the importance of safety, innovation, and teamwork across all levels of the organization. The company supports employee growth through comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries tailored to the unique skills and experiences of each role.

The Culinary Innovation Center (CIC) Administrator role plays a pivotal part in supporting PepsiCo's front-end innovation and brand activation strategies. This full-time position involves managing and maintaining the Culinary Innovation Center to ensure it operates efficiently and meets the needs of the PBUS Culinary and Mixology teams. The role is essential to streamlining operations, organizing work environments, and directly supporting chefs and mixologists to enable top-tier culinary experimentation and event presentations. The CIC Administrator is responsible for coordinating ingredient sourcing, maintaining accurate documentation of cleaning and maintenance procedures, and managing equipment calibration, all while adhering to stringent safety protocols defined by Pepsico and ServSafe.

The successful candidate will be proactive, deeply reliable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen environment with various stakeholders. They will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Managing multiple requests, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong working relationships across different partners within Global R&D are critical components of the role. This position also demands a relentless commitment to safety and a high standard of food preparation execution. The compensation range for this role is between $50,500 and $80,600, with actual salary determined by experience, skills, and location. Additionally, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees and their families, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.