Flex Team Technician – Fresh Foods

Acosta

. Conduct structured audits of site operations and equipment and deliver compliance reports with actionable recommendations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,500 - $76,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness while executing baking and decorating techniques for breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes. Proven ability to conduct audits, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with teams to implement operational improvements.

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Food Safety KnowledgeCake Decorating ExperienceTechnical Issue ResolutionOperational Experience in Food ServiceBilingual Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Recipe ExecutionIcing ApplicationsPiping TechniquesTemperature Control ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisKPI ReportingEquipment InstallationPerformance ValidationLog MaintenanceCustom Order Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCustomer Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceRetailProcess EngineeringSanitation StandardsAllergen AwarenessBaking TechniquesOperational AuditsCompliance ReportingMarket CoverageRefrigerated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct structured audits of site operations and equipment and deliver compliance reports with actionable recommendations
Rapidly assess and resolve technical issues and escalate systemic problems with root cause analysis
Install and upgrade hardware and validate performance and integration
Identify inefficiencies and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to pilot and implement improvements
Maintain accurate logs of activities, issues, and resolutions
Submit weekly KPI-based summaries
Provide coverage across multiple markets and adapt to varying conditions and team dynamics
Execute recipes for breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes according to specifications
Manage temperature control, icing applications, piping, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and customer custom orders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
Associate degree preferred
Minimum 2+ years technical or operational experience in food service, retail, or process engineering preferred
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods
Valid driver’s license; ability to drive long distances
Available for overnight travel
Available for occasional weekend work (Demos and Food Shows)
Must be available to work nights and holidays
Comfortable working in extremely cold conditions and refrigerated/freezer environments
Effective communication skills
Bilingual (English + second language) preferred
Must be at least 21 years old for travel credentialing requirements
Vision sufficient to operate standard tools and equipment
Cake decorating experience
Ability to accurately follow recipes and specifications for breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes
Ability to manage oven settings, baking times, and cooling processes
Proficiency in icing applications and piping techniques
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and common allergens
Ability to use baking and decorating timelines to meet deadlines and custom orders
Ability to communicate with clients about their vision and deliver personalized results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options for many field roles
PPE provided
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Overnight travel opportunities/availability
E-Verify and right-to-work support