food scientist

TPI Global Solutions

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  Manager, Product Development &ndash; Sports Drink R&amp;D (Lab Technician III Equivalent)
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   Location:
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  Atlanta, GA
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   Schedule:
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  (Onsite, 5 days/week)
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   Position Overview:
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  The Manager, Product Development will join the Global R&amp;D team, with primary support to the North America Operating Unit. This is a Food Scientist&ndash;focused role aligned to a Lab Technician III level, responsible for beverage development within the Sports Drink category. The role requires independently designing, developing, and commercializing new beverage products from concept to market, and supporting existing product maintenance and productivity initiatives.
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   Key Responsibilities:
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   Lead beverage formulation and development using food science, sensory, analytical, microbiological, and engineering principles.
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   Create and manage proprietary formulas, technical specifications, and product documentation.
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   Drive product commercialization, ensuring formulas and processes are production-ready.
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   Independently manage multi-disciplinary R&amp;D projects with minimal supervision.
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   Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to support innovation and base business needs.
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   Provide technical consultation to field teams and internal departments on formula systems and specifications for the Sports category.
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   Conduct research to identify new beverage ingredient technologies, market trends, and opportunities for innovation.
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   Maintain accurate lab records and ensure adherence to laboratory safety procedures.
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   Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science or related discipline required; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
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   5+ years of experience in product development, beverage formulation, or food science R&amp;D
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   Strong working knowledge of:
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   Food chemistry &amp; microbiology
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   Sensory science &amp; analytical evaluation
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   Food process technology
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   Engineering concepts related to beverage formulation
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   Proven project management and time-management skills
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   Strong written &amp; verbal communication; ability to influence and educate stakeholders
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   Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment
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   Experience leading commercialization activities from prototype to market launch
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Food Scientist

Summit

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 35513
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 Corrections
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 Summit
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 Georgia (US-GA)
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  The Role at a glance:
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 We are looking to add an experienced, motivated assistant foodservice director to our Corrections team in Atlanta, GA. As an assistant food service director, you will have the opportunity to assist with overseeing all culinary, safety and sanitation, and operations functions for the account.
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  What you'll be doing:
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   Recruiting, training, and retaining a large staffing team, including chefs, cashiers, baristas, cooks, and catering teams.
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   Ensuring that the operation delivers high quality food and friendly service.
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   Ensuring that the business runs in a professional, efficient, and profitable manner.
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   Demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills with all employees.
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  What we're looking for:
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  Must-haves:
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   High school diploma or equivalent.
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   At least two years&rsquo; experience in a supervisory role.
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   At least two years&rsquo; foodservice experience.
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   Proven track record of financial responsibility.
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   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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   Strong customer service skills.
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  Nice-to-haves:
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   ServSafe Manager certification.
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   Associate&rsquo;s degree or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
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  Where you'll be working:
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 Fulton Co Jail- Overnight Shift
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  Compensation Range
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 $55,000/year
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  Our Benefits:
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   Medical (FT Employees)
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   Dental
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   Vision
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   Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
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   Discount Program
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   Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
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   EAP
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   401k
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   Sick Time
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   Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
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   Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
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   Paid Time Off
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  About Summit:
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 Focused on serving correctional institutions, Summit ensures that incarcerated people across the United States have access to delicious, healthy food at each meal. Working with Summit, you will have the opportunity to aid in this process and provide inmates with vital social interaction at mealtimes.
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  About Elior North America:
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 Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
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 At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you&rsquo;ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
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  Disclaimer:
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 This job description can be revised by management as needed.
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Overnight Asst Food Service Director

Bottleneck Management

<p></p><div><p><b>Position:</b> Server</p>
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Our Servers are a key part of our team, and critical to providing genuine hospitality. They are energetic, excited to grow in the hospitality industry and care about their team. Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner and play an integral role in ensuring our customers have exceptional dining experiences.</p>
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Who is Bottleneck Management?</b></p>
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Bottleneck Management operates vibrant, high-energy, approachable restaurants in the most dynamic neighborhoods and locations. From the start, we&rsquo;ve been about genuine people and genuine hospitality. We&rsquo;ve grown into a crowd-pleasing hospitality juggernaut while continuing to hold our core values close to our hearts.</p>
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Core Values</b></p>
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Understand</b> the wants and needs of others</p>
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Support</b> others through words and actions</p>
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Empower</b> each team member to excel</p>
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Enjoy</b> each other, our guests, and our time at work</p>
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We believe it&rsquo;s our people that make us strong, so we&rsquo;re committed to finding driven, hospitable, upbeat, and intelligent teammates. Whether it&rsquo;s in our home office or our restaurants, we put hospitality first, like excellent hosts at a party.</p>
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We offer a fun and supportive working environment, comprehensive benefits, EAP access, and restaurant dining discounts.</p>
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties</b></p>
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Essential Functions:</b></p>
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<li>Ready stations before opening and closing shifts, complete scheduled side work to enable full focus on guest care.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with customers and help them with their food and beverage selection.</li>
<li>Manage tables and overall guest experience.</li>
<li>Professional, outgoing, and enthusiastic attitude.</li>
<li>Transmits orders to the bar and kitchen by recording guests' choices; identifying guests&rsquo; special dietary needs and special requests.</li>
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<p><b>Qualifications and Skills:</b></p>
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<li><b>Must be at least 21 years of age</b></li>
<li>Minimum of 1-year of experience in food service/hospitality desired, but not required</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment.</li>
<li>Ability to create memorable guest experiences.</li>
<li>Gain proficiency in the restaurant's menu and be enthusiastic about our offerings.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with fellow team members and management to provide exceptional guest service.</li>
<li>Good judgment skills and adaptive attitude.</li>
<li>Must have all required food / alcohol certifications as designated by location.</li>
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<p><b>Our Ideal Candidate:</b></p>
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<li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.</li>
<li>Polished, polite, and patient.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills.</li>
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<p><b>Hours of work:</b> Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends.</p>
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Supervisory Responsibilities:</b> N/A</p>
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Reports to:</b> General Manager</p>
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Department:</b> FOH Operations</p>
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Compensation:</b></p>
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Please visit our Careers Page to view and learn more about payrates</p>
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Work Environment/ Physical Demand:</b></p>
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<li>Must be able to stand for full shift</li>
<li>Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds</li>
<li>Must have good hearing for accurate communication with guests.</li>
<li>Must be able to work in areas of loud noise.</li>
<li>Required to frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry</li>
<li>Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments; indoors and outdoors</li>
<li>Must be able to tolerate potential exposure to allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish</li>
<li>Extended periods of standing and walking to different parts of the restaurant at different levels.</li>
<li>Fast paced hands-on position.</li>
<li>Dining facilities are both outside and inside. Lighting is maintained at a low level.</li>
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<p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
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This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.</p>
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Bottleneck Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p>
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An equal opportunity employer.</p><br>
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We adhere to E-Verify procedures where applicable in accordance with federal regulations.</p><p></p><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Server

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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  Summary Of Responsibilities
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 The Procurement Manager is responsible for category management and leading procurement initiatives across the Tropical Smoothie Cafe system. This includes supplier qualification, price negotiation, landed cost analysis, and contract management. This role also leads strategic sourcing efforts to drive cost savings while ensuring quality and supply continuity. The Procurement Manager will oversee more than $250MM in annual spend and support cross-functional initiatives across operations, marketing, culinary, and finance. This position reports to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations.
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   Lead sourcing initiatives including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to evaluate and award supplier partnerships
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   Identify and execute cost savings opportunities without compromising product quality
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   Conduct landed cost analysis and build models to compare sourcing scenarios
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   Qualify, select, and support onboarding of new supplier partners
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   Monitor industry trends, commodity markets, and macroeconomic indicators to guide sourcing strategies
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   Serve as the internal expert on cost structures, supplier capabilities, and procurement best practices
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   Provide business case support and rationale for all sourcing recommendations
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   Conduct regular supplier business reviews to evaluate spend, performance, and innovation opportunities
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   Participate in S&amp;OP planning and align supplier production with demand forecasts
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   Build strong relationships with key supplier contacts and internal stakeholders
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   Develop and negotiate service level agreements and other contractual terms
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   Manage contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance and timely renewals
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   Mitigate supply risk by identifying and testing alternate sources of supply
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   Support rollout of new tools and processes that enhance sourcing efficiency
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   Leverage historical data and usage trends to inform procurement timing and strategies
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   Communicate sourcing decisions and impacts to internal teams and franchisees
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   Adhere and manage our contract management tool
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   Partner with Legal, R&amp;D, QA, and Operations to drive innovation and alignment
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   Act as a leader and mentor within the Supply Chain team
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   Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs
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  Required Experience
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   5+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or strategic sourcing
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   Experience sourcing perishable or food products
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   Foodservice, QSR, or Fast Casual industry experience strongly preferred
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  Educational Requirements
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field
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   Strong understanding of contract negotiation including pricing, food safety, and technical terms
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   Experience leading competitive bid processes (RFx)
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   Knowledge of commodity markets and cost structures
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   Ability to assess currency impacts and macroeconomic trends
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   Proficiency in strategic sourcing tools and techniques
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   Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite
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   Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
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   Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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   CPM, CPSM, or PMP certifications a plus
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  Travel Requirements
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   Up to 10% travel to support business initiatives and supplier engagement
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Procurement Manager

Whole Foods Market

<div><p>A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.</p>
<div>Maintain a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. Support the Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Supervisor and Regional Team by maintaining regional standards.
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Assume primary responsibility of processing all product deliveries.</li><li>
Process deliveries in a timely manner with full attention to detail and abiding by receiving procedures.</li><li>
Ensure receiving supplies are filled and maintained.</li><li>
Maintain backstock area and cooler.</li><li>
Keep receiving area secure while on duty.</li><li>
Break down and organize designated loads.</li><li>
Ensure all refrigerated items are stocked or properly stored.</li><li>
Distribute received merchandise or notify team of arrival.</li><li>
Establish and maintain merchandise return/transfer area.</li><li>
Maintain receiving area in a neat, clean, organized and safe manner.</li><li>
Process incoming special orders, price and call guest to notify.</li><li>
Use all communication tools including department logbook.</li><li>
Document product transfers and waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.</li><li>
Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices.</li><li>
Operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner.</li><li>
Know and practice proper lifting techniques.</li><li>
Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy, to Team Leader for correction and report all accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Store Leadership immediately.</li><li>
Effectively communicate with Team Members regarding receiving and department operations.</li><li>
Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled.</li><li>
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits.</li><li>
Develop working knowledge of all department vendors.</li><li>
Verification of each delivery and variances noted on invoice and to Team Leader.</li><li>
Follow through with correcting discrepancies using proper procedure.</li><li>
Assist in stocking product.</li><li>
File all completed paperwork in designated area.</li><li>
Properly and accurately record time using time clock at the beginning and end of each shift and for unpaid meal breaks during shift.</li><li>
Responsible for proper dress code, including non-slip shoes and cut-resistant gloves, when necessary, during each work shift.</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</b></p><ul><li>
Stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break</li><li>
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders</li><li>
Know and practice proper lifting techniques</li><li>
Bend and lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds</li><li>
Push and pull carts, weighing up to 100 pounds, unassisted</li><li>
Ability to perform job by repetitive use of right and left hands for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing and pulling and fine manipulation</li><li>
Must be able to consistently bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat during the course of a work shift</li><li>
Must be able to lift and carry loads up to 10 pounds regularly and 11-25 pounds intermittently during the course of the work shift</li><li>
Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards</li><li>
Outstanding verbal and written communicator</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines</li><li>
Basic computer skills</li><li>
Ability to work well with others, self-motivated and capable of working independently with little supervision. Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Work Experiences</b></p><ul><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>
Must have working knowledge of IRMA</li></ul>
The wage range for this position is $15.00-$24.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers &quot;Whole Benefits&quot;. Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person&rsquo;s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.<br>
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New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.<br>
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At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.<br>
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Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.</div></div>

Produce Team Receiver - Part Time

Shake Shack

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first!
<br>At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're committed to always doing the right thing. As one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, we're all about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. We offer endless learning opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on our business, restaurants, and communities. As a member of the #ShackFam, you’ll have access to hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential, all in a fun and inclusive environment.
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Join us and Be a Part of Something Good.
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<b>Eligible locations:</b><br>
New York Support Center (225 Varick St. New York, NY)
<br>Atlanta, GA Support Center ( 2 Ballpark Center, 800 Battery Ave SE Atlanta, GA)
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<b>Shake Shack is entering a new era of growth:</b> accelerating Shack openings, expanding our footprint, and reimagining what culinary innovation can be . A s we scale with ambitious growth targets , we need a visionary leader to help shape our calendar and innovation pipeline.
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The Director, Menu Strategy & Calendar Innovation oversees Shake Shack’s systemwide menu strategy and culinary innovation pipeline , leading a team of Brand Managers and serving as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership . This leader owns the integrated marketing and menu calendar across all core menu and LTO categories, with a focus on driving incremental sales and guest frequency, while reinforcing our culinary excellence. This candidate will define and drive the long-term menu roadmap for Shake Shack , bringing together consumer insights, culinary development, operations, and marketing to launch craveable, scalable menu platforms that differentiate Shake Shack in a highly competitive landscape.
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This role offers a rare opportunity to shape and scale a national brand during one of its strongest growth phases, while protecting the quality, identity, and soul that define the Shake Shack brand .
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<b>Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:</b> ​ ​ Menu & Calendar Strategy:
<br>​ Own the integrated menu and marketing calendar, including LTOs, seasonal items, core menu priorities, market tests, business targets, and promotions that deliver comp sales growth and guest excitement throughout the year.
<br>​ Balance traffic, check, and profit objectives across windows while managing innovation risk and complexity. ​
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<b>Culinary Innovation & Concept Development:</b><br>
Lead the strategic direction, concept ideation, and development of new menu items and platforms that ladder up to brand and business goals.
<br>Champion elevated ingredients, flavor-forward builds, and premium experiences that reinforce Shake Shack’s fine casual positioning and quality standards.
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<b>Cross-Functional Calendar Integration:</b><br>
Ensure the calendar is executable by partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital, and Marketing to align on timelines, capacity, and guardrails.
<br>Proactively identify operational and supply chain risks and adjust scope, staging, or phasing accordingly.
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<b>Performance Management & Analytics:</b><br>
Define, track, and socialize success metrics (e.g., sales lift, incrementality, guest satisfaction, profitability, and operational execution) for all tests and systemwide launches.
<br>Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, scenario planning, pricing, and post-launch performance read-outs.
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<b>Insights & Testing:</b><br>
Guide consumer insights and testing protocols (centralized tastings, ops feasibility tests , market tests) to ensure concepts and commercialized products are validated with both guests and operations teams.
<br>Translate insights into clear go/no-go decisions, optimization recommendations, and future platform roadmaps.
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<b>What’s In It For You:</b><br>
The opportunity to lead a team during a high-growth, high-impact phase.
<br>The creative freedom to shape the future of Shake Shack’s menu strategy.
<br>The ability to build and mentor a team, define strategy, and contribute at senior leadership level.
<br>The chance to carry forward a legacy of quality, hospitality, and brand love while pushing boundaries, innovating, and scaling.
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<b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><br>
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Marketing, Product Development, or related field .
<br>6 - 8 years of experience in product development, innovation, or brand management, preferably in restaurant/hospitality or CPG businesses .
<br>4 - 6 years of people leadership, including managing cross-functional projects and direct reports in a fast- paged , growth oriented environment.
<br>Demonstrated experience owning a marketing or promotional calendar, including LTOs, from concept through launch.
<br>Strong analytical skills and comfort with sales, margin, and forecast data; able to translate numbers into strategic decisions.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Strategy, or related field .
<br>8 - 10 years of experience in restaurant/hospitality or consumer-packaged food/beverage; multi-brand or multi-market experience a plus .
<br>7 - 9 years of leadership experience with a track record of building, coaching, and elevating high-performing teams .
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<b>Benefits at Shake Shack:</b><br>
A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:
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Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
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Shake Shack Meal Discounts
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Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
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Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
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401k Plan with Company Match*
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Paid Time Off*
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Paid Parental Leave*
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Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
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Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
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Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
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Development and Growth Opportunities
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About Us
<br>Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts. A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy that we "Stand for Something Good."
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Shake Shack is an Equal Opportunity Employer
<br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.

Director, Menu Strategy and Calendar Innovation

Inspire Brands

<div><div><p>We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Digital Engineering team and drive the technical direction of our global, multi-brand digital ecosystem. This role is focused on headless backend engineering, with deep expertise in e-commerce<b> </b>platforms, event-driven<b> </b>architectures, Azure cloud-native solutions, and generative AI integrations.</p></div><p></p><div><p>
As a Staff Engineer, you will shape how we design, scale, and operate domain-driven, event-based platforms built on Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js microservices. You will set the technical standard across Kubernetes (AKS), Istio, KEDA, multi-region deployments, and automation-first practices. Your leadership will ensure our services are secure, resilient, performant, and seamlessly integrated with external systems.</p><p></p><p><b>
RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><div><div><p><i>
Architecture &amp; Systems Design</i></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Architect and evolve Java and Node.js-based event-driven microservices on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring scalability, resiliency, and observability.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to model core domain capabilities with clean service boundaries.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Design and implement integration patterns (synchronous APIs, async messaging, event streams, pub/sub) across internal and external systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Abstract external system interfaces (POS, payments, loyalty, fulfillment, etc.) from our domain services to ensure maintainability and vendor flexibility.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Drive adoption of blue/green and canary deployment strategies for zero-downtime releases.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Architect multi-region deployments with active-active or active-passive failover for global resiliency.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Define and optimize edge caching strategies using Cloudflare (preferred) or other modern CDNs/reverse proxies.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Lead adoption of customer identity management solutions, leveraging Auth0 and/or Azure AD B2C with best practices for security and compliance.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Apply GenAI capabilities (LLMs, embeddings, prompt orchestration) to backend services, including customer personalization, search, knowledge retrieval, and operations automation.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><i><br>
Delivery &amp; Execution</i></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Provide hands-on technical leadership for CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Establish standards for integration automation testing across Java and Node.js microservices and APIs, with automated gates in pipelines.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Champion automation-first practices: infrastructure as code (Terraform/Bicep), automated testing, performance validation, and observability.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Decompose complex initiatives into actionable deliverables across geo-distributed agile teams.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><i>
Collaboration &amp; Influence</i></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Partner with architects, engineering managers, and product leaders to align on technical direction, roadmap, and release strategies.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Facilitate DDD workshops, design reviews, and integration architecture sessions across teams.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Influence technical decision-making across geo-distributed agile teams, ensuring both velocity and platform health.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Partner with product and data teams to identify GenAI use cases and integrate them into core digital services.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><i>
Mentorship &amp; Growth</i></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Mentor engineers in DDD, integration patterns, Kubernetes, Istio, KEDA, automation best practices, and microservice design in Java and Node.js.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Promote a culture of quality-first, automation-first engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Enable teams to design resilient services that abstract vendor dependencies and scale globally.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
4 Year Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields 10 plus years in backend software engineering
</li><li>3 plus years in a Staff/Principal/Lead Engineer role
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b></p><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p>
Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale e-commerce platforms with high availability and resiliency.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong, hands-on expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js microservices.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Deep expertise in Azure Cloud Services: AKS, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, App Gateway, Front Door, and related services.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Hands-on production experience with:</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Kubernetes (AKS) for container orchestration.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Istio for service mesh traffic management, observability, and mTLS.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
KEDA for event-driven autoscaling.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong experience in:</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Domain-driven design (DDD).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Integration patterns for APIs, messaging, and events.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Abstracting external system interfaces from core domain capabilities.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Proven expertise architecting and operating multi-region deployments with failover, disaster recovery, and global resiliency.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Applied experience with Generative AI services (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar) &mdash; designing secure, scalable backend integrations with LLMs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong background in blue/green and canary release strategies for cloud-native systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with automation-first platforms, including:</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Integration automation testing.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience working in agile environments with geo-distributed teams.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Deep knowledge of customer identity management, with preference for Auth0 or Azure AD B2C.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><p><b>
What Success Looks Like</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Our platform consistently delivers multi-region resiliency and zero-downtime deployments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Cloudflare edge caching ensures global performance and cost efficiency.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Integration patterns and DDD are institutionalized, enabling clean, scalable, and maintainable systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
External systems are abstracted from domain services, increasing agility in vendor integrations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Automation-first practices (CI/CD, integration testing, IaC) reduce release risk and increase delivery velocity.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
You are recognized as the technical authority for backend architecture, Azure, Kubernetes, and integration-driven design.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><br>
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Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby&rsquo;s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin&rsquo;, Jimmy John&rsquo;s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.<br>
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We&rsquo;re made up of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic restaurant brands, but we&rsquo;re much more than just a restaurant company. We&rsquo;re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple&mdash;it&rsquo;s an experience. At Inspire, that&rsquo;s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.</div>

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