Food Technologist

Lite n' Easy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym & health checks

Product discounts

Team events & family days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lite n' Easy in the Brisbane area is seeking a Food Technologist to bridge concept and production, applying food science to help launch new meal products and improve existing ones, from the R&D kitchen to our production facility.

You will maintain recipes, SOPs and process documentation, ensure HACCP and regulatory compliance, run trials and sensory evaluations, and collaborate with R&D, QA, operations and our chefs to deliver consistent quality for thousands of Australian households each week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or equivalent FMCG experience.
• Strong understanding of FSANZ/HACCP regulatory requirements.
• Detail-driven and hands-on with trial processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to plan and stay organised across projects.

Responsibilities

• Bridge concept to production using food science expertise.
• Run trials and support new projects in production.
• Maintain recipes, SOPs and process documentation.
• Support equipment validation with technical insight.
• Conduct sensory evaluations on materials and finished products.
• Identify risks and opportunities in recipes and processes and drive improvements.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Team player

Organised

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction:

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we're not just about meals; we're about transforming lives through better eating habits. We make it effortless for Aussies to embrace healthier choices, whether they're on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As a team, we pour our passion into crafting meals that are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavors. We're based in Banyo (near Brisbane Airport)

Why you'll love working here

• Free secure on-site parking – No stress, no spend
• Free on-site gym, physio & annual health check – We look after your body, not just your shift
• Product discounts – Enjoy the meals you help make
• Family fun days & team events – Work that feels like a community
• Real career stability – Be part of a growing, well-established business
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for you and your wellbeing, whenever you need it

Description:

About the Role

As our Food Technologist, you'll be the technical link between concept and production. You'll apply your food science knowledge to help implement new meal products and improve existing ones, running trials, refining processes and ensuring every new concept translates smoothly from the R&D kitchen to our production facility.

You'll also play a key role in maintaining our existing products, keeping recipes, SOPs and process documentation accurate and up to date, while ensuring everything meets our quality and HACCP standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Applying food science expertise to support new product development and improve existing processes
• Running product trials and supporting the implementation of new projects into production
• Partnering closely with R&D, QA, Operations and our Concept Development Chefs
• Reviewing and updating recipes, visual guides and SOPs and supporting equipment validation with technical insight
• Conducting sensory evaluations on raw materials and finished products
• Identifying risks and opportunities in recipe and process and driving improvements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, or equivalent industry experience within an FMCG environment
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements (FSANZ / HACCP)
• A detail-driven, hands‑on approach, someone who thrives on getting into the trial process, not just the theory
• Strong communication skills and a genuine team player attitude
• The ability to plan, prioritise and stay organised across multiple projects

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative, hands‑on R&D team where your work has a direct impact, from the kitchen to the customer's plate. We offer a supportive team environment, career development opportunities and the chance to contribute to products that reach thousands of Australian homes every week.

PLEASE NOTE:

To be considered for this role, applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. This role is unable to offer visa sponsorship.