Welcome to Clyde’s Donuts!

Over a century ago, the Bickford family took ownership of Clyde’s Delicious Donuts. Since 1920, our company has grown to become a beloved name, known for our innovative and high-quality donuts that delight taste buds of all ages.

Our company has never lost its “start-up” mentality. We continue to set big goals; and we consistently exceed them with our hard-wired entrepreneurial culture and our talented, committed team. We are action-oriented; we respect process, but we don’t get mired down in bureaucracy. Today, we continue to enjoy a sustained, multi-year double-digit growth trajectory. Due to our exceptional growth, we opened our second, state of the art, production plant in 2023 and are currently creating numerous new job opportunities in all disciplines.

As we scale up our operations and extend our market reach, we are looking for talented individuals with the “X” factor to join our team and contribute to our success. What do we mean by “X” factor? “X factor individuals” bring a passion to win, a mindset of continuous improvement, a strong work ethic, and humility (we leave our egos at the door). These individuals thrive on responsibility, challenges and collaboration. Are you that person with the “X” factor?

At Clyde’s Donuts, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration are highly valued. We offer opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and the chance to be a part of a company that is as dedicated to its employees as it is to its customers. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, Clyde’s Donuts provides a platform for you to grow and excel. We invite to consider joining our special company and be a part of our mission to bring joy and sweetness to the world, one donut at a time. By joining Clyde's, you'll have the opportunity to stand out and make a difference. And you will be rewarded for doing so. You will also discover our unique culture of collaboration. We know from over 100 years of experience that every team member plays a crucial role in our success…we don’t take that for granted here.

Relocation Assistance and employer visa sponsorship (current or in the future) is not available for this role.

Summary

Reporting to the Head of R&D or Senior Food Scientist, the Associate Food Scientist will support new product development, formulation, and process improvement. This role will encompass a blend of laboratory-based work and hands-on management of plant trials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and Development: Support senior food scientists in experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones. Research cost-effective ingredient alternatives or enhancements to formulations. Prepare samples and prototypes for testing, maintaining accurate records.
• Quality Control and Testing: Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and analytical tests to assess quality, taste, and safety of food products, and assist in troubleshooting quality issues that arise in production.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of research, experiment results and project data, including formulations, processes, and test results for traceability and future reference.
• Plant Trials & Scale-Up: Conduct plant trials to test product formulations and process adjustments, documenting observations and results. Assist in product scale-up from lab to pilot plant, supporting the transfer of processes to full-scale production.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Food Safety, R&D, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Production to ensure successful product development and launch. Participate in team meetings, providing input on project progress and any technical challenges encountered.
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Comply with Food Safety Requirements including GMPs when in production areas and report all food safety or quality issues to supervisor or Food Safety department. Follow established safety protocols and laboratory best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Stay current with industry trends, new ingredients, and technological advances in food science.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, chemistry, or related field.
• 2+ years in a food science role (internships or co-op experiences in food manufacturing or R&D a plus).
• Foundational working knowledge of:
  • Food chemistry, formulation and ingredient functionality and interactions
  • Laboratory equipment and techniques
  • Quality parameters and food safety
  • Plant operations, food processing equipment and scale up techniques
  • Statistical analysis, data interpretation and data summary
• Computer literate including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to analyze data, reports and plant performance working methodically through challenges.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Spanish not required but preferred.

Desired Traits

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic who operates with a sense of urgency.
• Upbeat, calm, and steady demeanor working with people in fast-paced environments.
• Enthusiastic about food, quality, and the customer experience.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Dedicated learner with ambition to grow in their career.

What We Offer

1. Market competitive salary commensurate with level of responsibilities and candidate qualifications.
2. Annual target bonus based on sales, EDBITA and personal performance objectives. History of consistent payout with opportunity to scale to 150% of target.
3. Three medical plan options including HMO, PPO and HDHP with H.S.A.
4. Two dental plan options including high and low plans.
5. Vision plan.
6. Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
7. Short-term disability plan (Company paid).
8. Long-term disability plan (Company paid).
9. Group term life and AD&D insurance (Company Paid).
10. Voluntary insurance plans including life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness.
11. Competitive PTO bank and seven paid holidays.
12. 401(k) plan including 4% matching contribution on 5% contribution and immediate vesting of match. Record keeper - Vanguard.
13. Tuition reimbursement program.
14. Various leaves of absence programs for life’s emergencies.
15. Clean, modern, and safe facilities.

Clyde’s Donuts is proud to be an equal opportunity / reasonable accommodation employer.

Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Clyde’s Donuts.