Food Commercialization Coordinator

What You’ll Be Serving Up:

This role will support and assist commercialization of products, process and practices internally, cross functionally
and externally in the KFC system.

Here’s How You’ll Spice Things Up:

• Development of KFC cooking procedures, equipment functionality, and product specifications in
  collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support in the creation and testing of new products, including sensory evaluations, lab prep,
  market research, and initial production runs.
• Coordinate product and equipment testing with restaurant operations, and support training and
  documentation for new products for market test and National launches.
•  Produce, gather, analyze, and communicate experimental data to inform product decisions and
  recommend next steps.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners to ensure food safety, quality, and
  operational feasibility across product development initiatives.
• Participate in off-site activities such as commercial shoots and plant trials, ensuring accurate
  product representation and execution.

What You Bring to the Table:

Education/Certifications:

• College Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred in Food Science

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of product development experience
• Experience in the food industry or quick service industry, or a strong interest in being a part of a global iconic brand QSR company; experience working with franchisees is also highly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in process nurturing ideas from infancy to launch while delivering on time and profitability results
• Confidence, presence and personal drive balanced with humility and ability to excel in a team-based approach to innovation while still maintaining a point of view and building followership
• Ability to think creatively to achieve break through results
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• A strong moral compass and commitment to doing what is right
• A sense of urgency and passion for turning knowledge and innovation into action
• Strong technical skills with the ability to filter through consumer and business needs
• Ability to work productively and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization including many diverse working styles and backgrounds and to maintain a team built on collaboration, integration, integrity, and ingenuity
• Ability to act as an effective change agent while focusing on actions that are most critical for achieving step-change results
• A positive attitude and high energy level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to deal with ambiguity, welcoming and embracing change while respecting the value of tradition
   

What’s In It for You:

• Gain hands-on experience in franchise strategy and financial management by working directly on business growth, ownership transitions, and profitability initiatives.
• Develop expertise in portfolio management and operational efficiency through collaboration with franchisees, brokers, and financial institutions.
• Enhance leadership visibility and strategic decision-making skills by providing key reporting and insights to KFC US leadership.
• Build a career in a dynamic, high-impact role with opportunities for growth in finance, franchise development, and strategic operations.

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.
 
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories and is one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. In 2018, Yum! Brands was recognized as part of the inaugural Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. 
 
More important than our size is our commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of our employees. We're proud of the unique culture we've built, one where everyone can be their best self, make a difference and have fun! We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background.