Food Technologist

BTF MODERATIO PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BTF MODERATIO PTY LTD operates a chain of restaurants in Australia, seeking a Food Technologist to support development, testing and quality standards across Melbourne locations.

You will conduct research and trials, evaluate ingredient performance and translate findings into practical improvements for food preparation, processing, preservation and packaging, while upholding halal compliance and maintaining technical records for staff guidance.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in food technology, food research or related areas.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and quality control standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improve existing food products through research and trials.
• Research and evaluate how ingredient characteristics and processing methods affect quality and safety.
• Translate findings into practical improvements in preparation, processing, preservation and packaging.
• Evaluate flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutrition of ingredients and foods.
• Advise on processing and preservation methods, including storage and packaging.
• Develop quality control procedures and food safety standards across locations.
• Support Halal compliance by reviewing ingredient specifications and supplier audits.
• Prepare technical records of specifications, trials and results, and guide restaurant staff.

Skills

Food technology

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

BTF MODERATIO PTY LTD operates a chain of restaurants in Australia. We are committed to maintaining consistent food quality and safety across our restaurant locations in Melbourne.

We are seeking a Food Technologist to provide scientific and technical support for food development, research, testing, processing improvements and the establishment of food quality and safety standards across our restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new and improve existing food products through research and trials of ingredient functionality, formulation stability and processing techniques.

Research and evaluate how ingredient characteristics and processing methods affect food quality, safety and consistency, and test the reliability of outcomes under different conditions.

Translate experimental and research findings into practical improvements in food preparation, processing, preservation and packaging methods. Develop technical procedures and guidance for restaurant teams, and verify their effectiveness in improving food quality, safety and consistency.

Evaluate the flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional characteristics of ingredients and prepared food through testing and analysis, including the effects of ingredient substitutions and formulation changes.

Advise on food processing and preservation methods, including preparation, cooking, cooling, refrigeration, reheating and storage, and evaluate the suitability and performance of takeaway packaging.

Develop and review quality control procedures and food safety standards across restaurant locations, analyse testing and monitoring results, and recommend corrective actions.

Support ongoing Halal compliance by reviewing ingredient specifications and supplier certification, assessing processing changes and assisting with relevant audits.

Prepare and maintain technical records of ingredient specifications, research trials, testing results and approved processing methods, and provide technical guidance to restaurant staff.

Skills and Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher qualification.

Proven experience in food technology, food research or related areas.

Sound knowledge of food safety and quality control standards.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.