Food Technologist Jobs in Utah
Food Technologist jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where the state's food and beverage manufacturing sector supports consistent hiring at every level from entry-level QA technicians to senior R&D scientists. Companies like Lehi Valley Trading, Swire Coca-Cola USA, and the Utah facilities of national food producers regularly bring on food technologists with specialties in product development, food safety compliance, and quality assurance. Demand is especially strong in shelf-stable, dairy, and natural and organic product categories, reflecting Utah's growing role in health-focused food manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Number26083542
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location2300 Deer Valley Dr E, Park City, Utah, United States, 84060
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $28.35 - $30.29 per hour
Bonus Eligible: Y
JOB SUMMARY
Assists with supervising food and beverage/culinary daily operations. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Ensures standards and legal obligations are followed.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Managing Day-to-Day Operations
- Assists in the ordering of F&B supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms.
- Supervises daily F&B shift operation and ensures compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures.
- Supports and supervises an effective monthly self inspection program.
- Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunction.
- Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Celebrates and fosters decisions that result in successes as well as failures.
- Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.
- Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (including General clean), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements.
- Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.
- Stays readily available/ approachable for all team members.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the brand specific service culture.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Stays readily available/ approachable for all guests.
- Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Responds in a timely manner to customer service department request.
Additional Responsibilities
- Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performs hourly job function if necessary.
- Extends professionalism and courtesy to team members at all times.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report.
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Job Number26083542
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location2300 Deer Valley Dr E, Park City, Utah, United States, 84060
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $28.35 - $30.29 per hour
Bonus Eligible: Y
JOB SUMMARY
Assists with supervising food and beverage/culinary daily operations. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Ensures standards and legal obligations are followed.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Managing Day-to-Day Operations
- Assists in the ordering of F&B supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms.
- Supervises daily F&B shift operation and ensures compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures.
- Supports and supervises an effective monthly self inspection program.
- Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunction.
- Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Celebrates and fosters decisions that result in successes as well as failures.
- Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.
- Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (including General clean), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements.
- Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.
- Stays readily available/ approachable for all team members.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the brand specific service culture.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Stays readily available/ approachable for all guests.
- Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Responds in a timely manner to customer service department request.
Additional Responsibilities
- Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performs hourly job function if necessary.
- Extends professionalism and courtesy to team members at all times.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report.
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Food Technologist Job Market in Utah
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Education
- Retail
- Law & Legal Services
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food technologist jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with HACCP planning and food safety management systems
- Proficiency in product formulation, ingredient sourcing, and shelf-life testing
- Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulatory requirements for food manufacturing
- Experience conducting sensory evaluations and working in a production environment
- Strong laboratory documentation skills and proficiency with quality management software
Food Technologist Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food technologist in Utah?
Food technologists in Utah are not required to hold a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in food science or a related discipline at minimum. Earning the Certified Food Scientist credential through the Institute of Food Technologists strengthens candidacy significantly and is recognized by Utah's larger manufacturing employers. Many roles in the state also require demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or FSMA compliance, which candidates can build through coursework or entry-level quality assurance work.
Which companies hire food technologists in Utah?
Utah food technologist roles are posted by Granite School District, Target, and Dennis and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utah's mix of homegrown food brands and national manufacturers with regional facilities creates steady openings across product development, quality control, and regulatory affairs functions.
Which Utah cities have the most food technologist jobs?
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and Park City are the Utah cities with the most food technologist openings, driven by the concentration of food and beverage manufacturers, distribution operations, and corporate R&D functions along the Wasatch Front. Smaller cities on that corridor benefit from proximity to Salt Lake City's supplier networks and the University of Utah and Utah State University talent pipelines, which keep local employers well connected to food science graduates.
Are there remote food technologist jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Food technologist work is largely hands-on, requiring lab access, production floor oversight, and direct product evaluation, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 8% of food technologist openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be regulatory affairs, technical writing, or supplier quality roles where documentation and communication are the primary duties.
How can I get hired as a food technologist in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance technician or lab technician role at one of Utah's food manufacturers, where hands-on production experience translates directly into food technologist responsibilities over time. Employers along the Wasatch Front, including large co-manufacturers and natural food brands based in the Salt Lake and Utah County areas, regularly hire new graduates from Utah State University's food science program and the University of Utah for associate-level QA and R&D support positions. Completing an internship, earning a HACCP certification, or developing a product development portfolio before applying gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to food technologist jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to food technologist jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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