Food Technologist - QA & New Product Development

SkillMatching Australia; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Foods in Dandenong, VIC is seeking a dedicated Food Technologist with a focus on quality assurance. You will support product development, run trials and help commercialise food products while ensuring QA and safety standards are met.

The role involves close collaboration with production and QA teams to uphold HACCP, SQF, GMP and customer specifications across all stages of manufacturing. A strong eye for detail and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance or a related technical role.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across production and quality assurance teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and conduct trials for new food products and improvements to existing products.
• Assess product characteristics, including flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional composition.
• Conduct product testing, trials and validation activities, ensuring quality assurance requirements are incorporated throughout the development process.
• Carry out in-process and finished product inspections, including checks on weight, pH, temperature, labelling, metal detection and packaging seal integrity.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with product specifications and identify, document and manage non-conformances.
• Maintain compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, SQF, GMP, Freshcare and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor allergen management, product traceability, hygiene verification and equipment calibration procedures.
• Prepare, maintain and review quality assurance documentation, including batch records, corrective action reports and compliance registers.
• Review and update product specifications, technical data sheets and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with staff training on food safety procedures, quality standards and relevant operational requirements.
• Investigate product quality issues and contribute to corrective and preventive action plans to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Organisational skills

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Bespoke Foods in Dandenong, VIC is seeking a dedicated Food Technologist with a focus on quality assurance. You will support product development, run trials and help commercialise food products while ensuring QA and safety standards are met.

The role involves close collaboration with production and QA teams to uphold HACCP, SQF, GMP and customer specifications across all stages of manufacturing. A strong eye for detail and documentation is essential.