Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement savings plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Job Description
KFC Corporation, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, stands as one of America's most iconic and historic brands with a legacy of success and innovation spanning over 60 years. As the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, KFC is a proud division of Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company. Yum! Brands operates more than 45,000 restaurants across over 135 countries and territories, featuring globally recognized brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Known for its rich heritage, commitment to innovation, and a strong culture that values diversity and inclusion, Yum! Brands is repeatedly recognized for leadership excellence and gender... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university
- minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in product development
- experience with quick service restaurant brands preferred
- strong oral and written communication skills
- proven analytical abilities
- excellent project management skills
- ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- demonstrated resilience and persistence
- team collaboration skills
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Food Science or related field
- 4+ years of relevant work experience required with bachelor's
- experience in a product development position for a quick service restaurant brand ($500M+ in size), creating and commercializing successful new product offerings preferred
- excellent oral and written communication skills to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders
- ability to present effectively
- strong analytical skills to interpret data and form action-able recommendations
- exceptional project management capabilities, including driving great outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- relentless in the pursuit of excellence and maintaining high standards
- resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations with a proven ability to operate "in the grey."
- resilient in the face of obstacles and persistent in driving towards results
- thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at inspiring and developing team members
Job Duties
- support the evaluation of core menu items and ingredients through product testing, data analysis, and sensory reviews
- assist in supplier collaboration by collecting technical data, tracking compliance with specifications, and coordinating ingredient trials
- analyze consumer, operational, and cost data to identify opportunities for improving product quality, consistency, efficiency and costs
- partner with cross-functional teams, prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and trial results to the manager and cross-functional teams
- monitor industry trends and competitive activity to provide insights that inform menu and ingredient improvement initiatives
- represent the FIT team in cross-functional meetings by lending expertise on food innovation/commercialization, sharing updates on deliverables, escalating roadblocks, and offering solutions
- drive transformative impact for KFC US by owning specific projects
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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