Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from KFC
Job overview
The Sr. Analyst, Food Innovation at KFC leads R&D projects to develop new or improved food products and processes, supporting the innovation pipeline and impacting product quality and consumer satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing vendor selection, developing product prototypes, conducting sensory and consumer tests, creating operational procedures, ensuring food safety and nutritional goals, handling documentation, supporting events and demos, leading alternate vendor approval projects, and traveling as needed.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science preferred, 5+ years of R&D or technical experience, strong project leadership, product development mindset, interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and strong analytical skills.
Career development
Offers opportunities to gain experience in franchise strategy, financial management, portfolio management, operational efficiency, leadership visibility, and strategic decision-making with growth potential in finance, franchise development, and strategic operations.
Work environment and culture
KFC values breakthrough innovation, employee success, diversity, trust, and a fun, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute ideas and be their best selves.
Company information
KFC, part of Yum! Brands, is a global leader in the chicken restaurant industry with a 60-year history, operating over 45,000 restaurants worldwide, committed to innovation and recognized for leadership and gender equality.
Company overview
KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a global fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most recognizable fast-food brands worldwide. KFC generates revenue through its extensive menu offerings, including chicken sandwiches, wraps, sides, and beverages, as well as through franchise operations. The brand is known for its secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, which has remained a closely guarded secret and a key differentiator in the fast-food industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience leading R&D projects, product development, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and suppliers, reflecting KFC's focus on innovation pipeline support.
Emphasize your skills in managing sensory tests, consumer research, and operational procedures for food safety and quality, as these are key responsibilities in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including KFC's corporate career site, Yum! Brands' job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in KFC's Food Innovation, R&D, or product development teams; use ice breakers like commenting on recent KFC product launches or asking about their experience in accelerating innovation processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'R&D project management,' 'product prototype development,' 'sensory testing,' 'food safety,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' and 'nutritional analysis' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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