Yurie Hanaoka
About Yurie Hanaoka
Yurie Hanaoka is a Food Technologist at Sambazon, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in formulating innovative food and beverage products that emphasize sustainability and functionality.
Work at Sambazon
Yurie Hanaoka has been employed at Sambazon as a Food Technologist since 2018. In this role, she focuses on formulating innovative food and beverage products that emphasize sustainability and functionality. Hanaoka has implemented quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both marketing and food service teams. Additionally, she leads and prepares internal sensory evaluations, contributing to the company's product development and quality assurance processes.
Education and Expertise
Yurie Hanaoka completed her high school education at Tesoro High School from 2009 to 2013. She then pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her role as a Food Technologist, particularly in product formulation and quality assurance.
Background
Before joining Sambazon, Yurie Hanaoka worked at Daphne's Greek Cafe as a Shift Lead for three months in 2016. This position provided her with experience in food service management and operations. Her early career experiences have contributed to her expertise in the food industry, particularly in quality control and team leadership.
Achievements
At Sambazon, Yurie Hanaoka has successfully developed in-house product formulations that align with the company's commitment to sustainability. Her work in implementing quality SOPs has enhanced the operational efficiency of the marketing and food service teams. Additionally, her leadership in sensory evaluations has played a key role in product development at Sambazon.