Job Description
** Applicants must have IRL – Indefinite Leave to Remain **
This means you are able to live and work in the UK without time restrictions or the need to renew your visa for this job vacancy. Applicants with a student or PSW visa will not be considered as our client is not an accredited employer to offer sponsorship.
Are you passionate about food innovation and eager to contribute to a dynamic team? This is a great opportunity for a fresh food graduate with a Placement Year or someone with 6-12 months experience in a similar food development role. Our client is a well-established chilled food manufacturer based in London, specializing in a variety of product categories and is seeking a talented and motivated Food Technologist to join their NPD unit.
NPD Technologist
Food-related degree required
West London
£negotiable
The role:
In collaboration with cross-functional teams, the goal is to develop and enhance food products through comprehensive research and developing recipes from scratch that align with the company’s innovation plan. This includes assisting in formulating and optimizing recipes across this diverse category while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards. You will also collaborate with the purchasing and technical teams to approve new raw materials for NPD, including ingredients and packaging, and attend NPD tastings and assessments.
You:
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a food-related field.
* Some experience in food development within a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to project manage critical paths collaborating with the NPD Manager.
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple critical paths effectively.
* A creative passion for food innovation.
* Strong knowledge of food regulations and safety standards.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
1st interviews are to be held w/c 6th January and will form part of a 2-stage process.
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