Concept Technologist (Food) in Greater London

Job description

The Company

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a prominent food manufacturer producing innovative chilled products across a vast range of categories for a wide range of exciting customers. Passionate about food, with a keen eye for detail, they are looking for their next Concept Technologist to shine and drive new projects forwards.

The Role

In this vibrant innovations-led role you’ll be responsible for the establishment of new product concepts as well as sprucing up existing products, driving ideas through the creative development process whilst ensuring the end result is commercially viable.

Using your market knowledge, you will work closely with the Product Manager to highlight new trends which will help to create exciting new interpretations of high-profile customer briefs. Working with the Development Chefs, you will help bring your concepts to life, turning innovative concepts into a profitable reality whilst also expertly giving existing ranges a competitive edge.

You’ll be responsible for the critical path, from scoping through to kitchen concepts and transferring to the factory. This will include benchmarking, supporting with product submissions, costings, and recipe management as well as ensuring the translation of recipe methods and assembly are communicated effectively to the process team.

You will also work closely with customers, presenting to them on and offsite, preparing high quality presentations to demonstrate new concepts and product improvements.

The Candidate

This exciting role would be suitable for someone with a Food Science or related qualification, with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the chilled category. You’ll enjoy presenting new product ideas to customers in order to captivate their interest and drive projects forward.

Creative with a keen interest in food and eye for detail, you’ll excel within a fast-paced business and should be used to working to tight turnaround times efficiently. You’ll also need to have excellent communication, organisation and project management skills along with a passion for food and keeping up with the latest ingredient trends.

So, if you’re looking for the chance to work for an amazing chilled business with a great team where you can learn and apply your NPD skills, then apply now or call Jess on 0345 2600 737 or 07700 137 110 for more information.

Ref: L6939

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English