REF: 24066JIFSR
New Product Development Technician
Shirebrook, Derbyshire
The role is Monday – Friday (8 hours per day – 40 hours a week)
Pay : £11.44 per hour
Additional Benefits: career opportunities, onsite parking, canteen, weekly pay
Are you looking for long term employment with an opportunity to secure a permanent contract? Then we want to hear from you!
You will be required to complete an initial assessment prior to your start date.
The Role :
To prepare and make product samples in the New Product Development kitchen, according to customer briefs, company recipes and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Collection of raw materials from warehouse, factory and freezers
2. Prepare product samples (e.g. sauces/marinades/dressings/pellets) in the kitchen
3. Check and record product sample pH and viscosity
4. Ensure product sample conforms to the recipe, which will include taste tasting
5. Prepare boxes of samples for dispatch to the customer
6. Prepare samples and products for testing externally
7. Provide general assistance
8. Input recipes (and make amendments) to the Company’s Database System
9. General hygiene and housekeeping duties
10. Liaising with colleagues in Production, Buying, Warehouse, Technical
11. Creating and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and colleagues
12. Taking responsibility for own development and progression
Skills Required :
13. Ideally, experience in working in a food production/catering environment
14. Practical skills and knowledge in food preparation and cooking
15. The ability to be consistently accurate, demonstrating attention to detail and working to the highest possible standards
16. The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a close team
17. The ability to work to given deadlines, focusing on the tasks required
18. Flexibility around working hours during busy periods
19. A good command of English and good communication skills
20. Competent IT skills, use of MS Office and database input
You must be able to work full-time as there is limited flexibility.