Senior Consultant | Food Safety, Quality & NPD Specialist
We are working with a leading food manufacturing company based in North Yorkshire with a focus on supplying only the finest food products to retailers across the UK. Due to increased demand, the business is looking for an experienced and hands-on NPD Technologist to join their team at their state-of-the-art facility.
On offer:
Northallerton
The Role:
1. Identify market gaps, emerging food trends, and growth opportunities to drive proactive product development and expand product range.
2. Innovate and develop new recipes in alignment with customer briefs, ensuring compliance with brand standards and policies.
3. Present fresh concepts and ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
4. Work cross-functionally with teams across the business to transform ideas into viable products.
5. Lead product tastings, providing constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
6. Accurately document recipes in internal systems, working with the NPD team to ensure manufacturability.
7. Foster a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset within the department.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Previous experience as an NPD Technologist / Chef within a food manufacturing environment.
2. Holds a degree in Food Science or a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery.
3. A creative and passionate foodie.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Other
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Baked Goods Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services
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