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Food testing jobs in United States

  • Barista/Cake Decorator
    Barista/Cake Decorator
    4 hours ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Position: Barista & Cake Decorator Location: Sensible Edibles Bakery, Queens, NY Rate: $19 / hour ($16.50 + tips= $19 guaranteed) Employment Type: Part-time (20 hrs/week) Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly Schedule Shifts: 7 AM–12PM, five days per week Key Responsibilities Barista duties: Craft lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffee, tea, etc. Answer customer questions—especially about ingredients and dietary needs Read invoices; call customers to arrange pickups Cake decorating: Execute afternoon decorations on cakes, bundts, cupcakes Maintain speed & precision in a fast-paced commercial kitchen UPS shipping prep: Box baked goods neatly for UPS deadline Team & errands: Collaborate with bakers, baristas & front-of-house Occasional errands: purchase ingredients or local deliveries Physical & Environmental Requirements Stand on your feet for extended periods Work in a hot, humid bakery environment Qualifications & Compliance Fluent English; excellent interpersonal skills High-school diploma or equivalent Authorization to work in the U.S. Cake-decorating portfolio/experience required Computer-savvy: Google Sheets, point-of-sale systems Food Protection Certification: preferred; must obtain within 1 month if not held Valid driver’s license preferred (for errands) Willingness to submit to background check and drug test Zero-tolerance policy on drugs & alcohol—our team includes many young, impressionable adults Training & Probation First 7 days: paid training at NY minimum wage (probationary) Official hire status granted upon successful completion Benefits & Perks Retirment Plan: 3 % employer match 50 % discount on baked goods Free coffee & desserts during breaks Gym access: in-lobby facility after 1 month Job Type: Part-time Pay: $19.00 per hour Shift: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Work Location: In person

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  • Training Content Coordinator
    Training Content Coordinator
    1 day ago
    $68000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. Our mission is to build genuine connections through the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. You will love working at NAYA We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because we love our furry friends, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. About the Role The Learning Experience Designer (LXD) is responsible for designing engaging, practical, and scalable learning experiences that support our frontline and leadership teams across the NAYA system. This role owns the end-to-end design of training in our LMS, Opus, translating real-world restaurant operations into clear, accessible, and impactful learning. You'll partner closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), operators, and People Culture leaders to build blended learning experiences---including eLearning, video, job aids, and assessments---rooted in adult learning best practices and designed for a diverse, frontline workforce. This role is ideal for someone who blends creative instructional design, strong technical execution, and a deep understanding of how adults learn on the job. What You'll Do Operational Instructional Design Content Creation • Design innovative, engaging learning experiences using eLearning, microlearning, blended learning, video, graphics, voiceovers, simulations, and job aids, • Apply modern instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, microlearning, scenario-based learning, blended learning) to meet diverse learning styles, • Translate complex operational and behavioral concepts into clear, learner-friendly content, • Source and/or create visuals, images, and media that elevate the learning experience and reflect the NAYA brand, • Review and refresh existing training content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and brand consistency Curriculum Design, LMS Management Collaboration • Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with operational and support center leaders, • Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable curricula aligned to business priorities and KPIs, • Partner with SMEs to develop learning that maximizes retention and on-the-job application, • Build, test, launch, and maintain courses in Opus, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and usability, • Manage LMS content including posting videos, animations, and images, • Drive LMS adoption and promote a culture of continuous learning, • Proactively update training as processes, systems, or standards evolve, • Troubleshoot LMS and course issues as needed Training Evaluation Effectiveness • Measure learning effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, dashboards, and business metrics, • Evaluate learning outcomes and ensure alignment with operational and people goals, • Apply a test-and-learn mindset to continuously improve content and impact Coaching, Support Field Connection • Draft and distribute communications announcing new or updated learning, • Support learners and stakeholders during launches and updates, • Visit restaurants to observe operations, validate training effectiveness, and gather feedback, • Act as a connector and influencer across teams to accelerate adoption and embed learning into daily work, • Champion a culture of growth, agility, and continuous learning About You Experience Skills • 3+ years of experience designing learning experiences (eLearning, video, classroom, blended learning), • Strong foundation in adult learning theory and frontline workforce training, • Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Opus, Articulate 360, Storyline, • Proficiency with video tools such as Vyond and Camtasia, • Experience managing or working within a Learning Management System, • Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, • Desire to learn and grow with our rapidly growing company Nice to Have (but not required) • Restaurant, QSR, retail, or hospitality experience, • Knowledge of food safety standards, QSR operations, or hospitality principles, • Degree or certification in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, HR, or related field, • Ability to read and write in Spanish How You Show Up • Collaborative, relationship-driven, and solution-oriented, • Self-starter with an ownership mindset, • Curious, creative, positive, and energized by building things from scratch, • Likes to have fun while being challenged every day

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  • Social Media Intern
    Social Media Intern
    2 days ago
    Part-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    Job Summary We’re a pre-seed functional food company developing products with intentional, clean uses—designed to support how people move through their day. This internship is a true ground-floor opportunity to help shape our brand identity and early marketing strategy as we prepare to bring our first products to market. We’re looking for a creative, self-starter who’s excited about wellness, branding, and building something from the ground up alongside founders. • Collaborate with the founding team to help define and evolve our brand identity and visual system, • Design on-brand visuals using Canva (social posts, stories, flyers, decks, and launch assets), • Help develop and execute early-stage marketing and content strategy, • Support content creation and scheduling across social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.), • Brainstorm and test creative concepts for product launches and brand campaigns, • Track engagement and help iterate based on performance What We’re Looking For • Strong Canva skills and a solid eye for design (required), • Interest in functional food, wellness, and intentional consumer products, • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends, • Ability to work independently, contribute ideas, and take ownership, • Organized, reliable, and excited to learn by doing Nice to Have • Experience building or shaping a brand from an early stage, • Interest in food, wellness, lifestyle, or CPG brands, • Basic copywriting skills, • Familiarity with short-form video (Reels, TikTok) Compensation & Credit This is an unpaid internship — we will cover all transportation and lunch. Academic credit available — we’re happy to work with your school to meet internship requirements. What You’ll Gain Direct experience shaping a functional food brand from the ground up Real ownership over creative and marketing work A strong portfolio with live, consumer-facing assets Close mentorship from founders and exposure to startup decision-making How to Apply Complete online submission and; A link to your portfolio, Canva work, or social media projects (if available) Job Type: Internship Work Location: Hybrid

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  • Senior Product Designer
    Senior Product Designer
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary At Blank Street, we're building thoughtful, beautifully designed experiences, both in-store and digitally. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design team to help drive exciting initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the design of our consumer app and internal tools, combining user research, a strategic mindset, and design skills across both UX and Visual to deliver stellar customer experiences. You are not only a craft expert across UX and visual design, but also a strategic partner who helps shape what we build and why. You bring a strong point of view grounded in research and data, and you are comfortable navigating ambiguity to define product direction. You translate insights into actionable design strategies, aligning user needs with business goals. You advocate for the customer at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are intentional, scalable, and impactful. This role is fully in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. What You'll Own: App Experience Design • Lead the end-to-end design process for the consumer app, from discovery and research through concept development, design execution, and post-launch iteration, • Design holistic experiences --- systems, flows, and interfaces --- that are intuitive, elegant, and scalable, • Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively Internal Tools Design • Own the design of internal tools that support operations, store teams, and other internal users, • Ensure internal-facing products are intuitive and reduce friction in day-to-day workflows User Research \& Insights • Plan and conduct user research to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and inform product strategy, • Translate research findings into clear product opportunities, frameworks, and design directions, • Champion a user-centered and data-informed design culture, advocating for best practices across teams Collaboration \& Standards • Partner closely with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on user and business impact, • Serve as a steward of the team's design system, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across platforms while sharing ownership with the broader team, • Present and communicate complex ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels, • Explore and integrate AI-driven opportunities into the product experience where relevant Requirements: • 5-7 years of experience minimum in a product design, user experience, or equivalent role, with demonstrated leadership on complex digital products, • Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary background such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business, • Strong foundation in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), including user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and synthesis of insights into product direction, • Experienced, innovative and forward-thinking designer who can demonstrate leadership of medium-scale projects from concept to completion - research, approach, design strategy, systems, and implementation, • Experience contributing to and evolving design systems and tokens in partnership with engineers., • Experience working with generative AI, personalization systems, or recommendation engines, • Proven interpersonal skills, stakeholder relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment, • Strong storytelling with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Google Slides Benefits \& Perks: • $140,000 - $160,000 annual base salary, • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program -- yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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