Nutrition and Labeling Compliance Assistant

Position Overview

The Nutrition & Labeling Compliance Assistant supports the product management team and R&D innovation by generating nutrition, ingredient statement, and allergen information maintaining ingredient specifications, recipe, and food cost databases. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and, requires minimal supervision, and can work collaboratively with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Generate nutrition labeling information using Genesis software for sushi, hot foods, retail items for sale in the US, Canada, and Australia.
- Work with R&D to ensure recipes are consistent with standards and across similar concepts.
- Maintain recipe and ingredient database and ensure changes are implemented and recorded.
- Assist internal departments, clients, and consumers with product-related inquiries including shelf life, allergens, gluten-free, country of origin, nutrition, net weight.
- Calculate food cost information as required and maintain an updated food cost database.
- Review new and updated ingredient specifications for US labeling compliance and deviations to the standard.
- Revise current ingredient labels as necessary due to changes in formulas or regulations.
- Other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in science, food science, nutrition, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience in the food industry.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Genesis R&D Food.
- Knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across internal teams and with external clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to problem-solve independently.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working om a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary range: $20.00-$21.00/hour

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