We have an opportunity for a Development Technologist to join our Development team in Salisbury.
Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel. This is what we do, and why we’re in business. Baking brilliance makes every day special.
The Development Technologist will work as part of the development team to develop and innovate new products and processes, ensuring our bakery products are produced and delivered effectively to the satisfaction of our customers. They will deliver to both internal and external customers to a high standard.
This is a fast-paced role, where the successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills. They will have worked in a similar development position, gaining experience in developing new products and recording all required information to generate accurate costings. With great attention to detail, they will present facts and ideas clearly and accurately to customers in a supporting role.
This role is based at our Salisbury site; however, a willingness to travel is required as the Development Technologist may occasionally visit our other sites.
This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK’s largest bakery businesses. They’ll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long-term career development.
This is what you’ll actually do!
As the Development Technologist, you will have a creative mindset and use recipe management systems to generate all key recipe information and costings in line with the commercial targets. You will support the co-ordination of all relevant input/output information to review with the relevant teams.
You will support the development team in all aspects of delivering the development cycle. You will be abreast of comparative products from all retailers and capture and communicate relevant changes and newness. You will have a good understanding of relevant product development criteria.
Ideally this is you!
* Degree preferred in Food Science/Technology or similar degree/HND equivalent or relevant experience
* Knowledge and interest in Food
* Excellent communication skills
* Computer literate – knowledge of Word and Excel systems
* Basic or above Food hygiene
Our vision is to be the leading speciality bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!
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