Food Technologist
2 weeks ago
Job Posting: Food Technologist (3-Day Specialized Training Contract) – Mushroom Product Development
Company: Mana Mushroom Inc.
Locations: Baguio City – Trancoville (Commissary)
Project: Oyster Mushroom Product Development – Mushroom Chicharon
Contract Type: Short-Term (3 Days, Extendable)
About Us
Mana Mushroom Inc. is a fast-growing mushroom company supplying multiple restaurants, Robinsons supermarket branches, and expanding into consumer packaged goods. We cultivate premium oyster mushrooms from the highlands of Atok using natural, chemical-free methods and process them in our Baguio commissary.
We are now developing Mushroom Chicharon as one of our flagship value-added products and are seeking expert guidance in refining formulation, production workflow, and packaging suitable for commercial scale and FDA certification.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Food Technologist / Food Product Development Consultant with proven experience in developing mushroom-based products, ideally mushroom chicharon. Your role is to train our team hands-on for 3 days, focusing on:
- Product formulation
- Standardized cooking and processing workflow
- Texture, crunch, oil management, moisture control
- Scaling production using available equipment
- Shelf-life improvement and testing basics
- Packaging guidance (material selection, labeling, food safety)
- Basic roadmap for FDA compliance for chicharon products
This is a training and systems-transfer contract, not a full-time role.
Qualifications
We strongly prefer candidates who meet the following:
- Food Technologist, Food Scientist, or related profession
- Has direct experience developing mushroom chicharon OR any crunchy/low-moisture fried snack product (e.g., chips, chicharron alternatives, dehydrated snacks)
- Has experience handling or advising companies seeking FDA LTO/CPR, or at least working knowledge of required documents and processes
- Has previously trained teams or set up production workflows
- Willing to travel to Baguio City (housing allowance available)
Scope of the 3-Day Training
The exact structure will be finalized with you, but expected deliverables include:
Day 1:
– Audit of our current process, equipment, and raw materials
– Reformulation and trial runs
– Identifying gaps for commercial-grade stability
Day 2:
– Establishing SOPs (standard operating procedures)
– Techniques for crunch retention & moisture control
– Oil, breading, drying, and seasoning optimization
Day 3:
– Packaging guidance
– Basic shelf-life testing protocol
– Draft FDA compliance roadmap for product registration
– Team skills transfer & assessment
Compensation
- Daily rate – open for negotiation (based on experience and scope)
- Housing allowance for consultants traveling from outside Baguio
- Transportation reimbursement available
How to Apply
Please send the following:
- Resume or portfolio
- Brief background on your experience with similar products
- Your expected daily rate
Send to:
Contact: – Look for Sir Josh
Why Work With Us
Mana Mushroom is building the future of mushroom-based products in the Philippines. We already supply multiple supermarkets and restaurants and are expanding our commissary capabilities to launch scalable, shelf-stable consumer goods. Your expertise can directly influence the success of a rising food brand grounded in sustainability and innovation.
Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 3 days
Pay: Php Php1,000.00 per day
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Staff meals provided
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- food technologist: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 12/16/2025
