New Product Development Food Tech Specialist

Green Star Food Service; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Green Star Food Service is seeking a proactive New Product Developer / Food Technologist to lead the creation and improvement of meat-based products from concept to launch. This role requires strong technical knowledge of meat processing, food safety, and quality standards, along with a commercial mindset to meet evolving consumer and customer needs.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure successful product launches, while

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of product development experience in the meat or protein manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of meat science, processing methods, and ingredient functionality.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and quality systems.
• Experience working in both retail and food service product environments.
• Excellent project management and documentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop products aligned with customer and market expectations.
• Passion for food innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Product Development: Design and develop innovative meat products for retail and food service.
• Translate market insights and customer briefs into commercially viable concepts.
• Create samples and prototypes using industry-appropriate equipment and processes.
• Technical & Manufacturing Integration: Collaborate closely with production teams to scale products from bench to factory.
• Ensure products are designed for efficient manufacturing while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Support trials and commissioning of new products in the production environment.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all new products meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements for food safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, ingredient declarations, and nutritional information.
• Market Understanding & Innovation: Stay informed on food trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies in the meat sector.
• Provide input into the product strategy and innovation pipeline.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with market needs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Participate in presentations and product tastings with clients and internal decision-makers.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Documentation

Commercial awareness

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Jobbeschreibung

Green Star Food Service began in 1997 as a local supplier of chicken in western Sydney. Over the years, we have expanded our product range and delivery areas to meet the needs of our valued customers. Today, we provide a full range of poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and smallgoods to hundreds of businesses across Sydney and surrounding regions. We continue to extend and improve our services to meet the ever growing market demands. The only constant is our obsession with quality

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and passionate New Product Developer / Food Technologist to lead the creation and improvement of meat-based products from concept to launch. This role requires strong technical knowledge of meat processing, food safety, and quality standards, along with a commercial mindset to meet evolving consumer and customer needs.

About us:

Green Star Food Service began in 1997 as a local supplier of chicken in western Sydney. Over the years, we have expanded our product range and delivery areas to meet the needs of our valued customers. Today, we provide a full range of poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and smallgoods to hundreds of businesses across Sydney and surrounding regions. We continue to extend and improve our services to meet the ever growing market demands. The only constant is our obsession with quality

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and passionate New Product Developer / Food Technologist to lead the creation and improvement of meat-based products from concept to launch. This role requires strong technical knowledge of meat processing, food safety, and quality standards, along with a commercial mindset to meet evolving consumer and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development:

  • Design and develop innovative meat products (e.g., marinated, cooked, value-added, or ready-to-eat items) for retail and food service.

  • Translate market insights and customer briefs into commercially viable concepts.

  • Create samples and prototypes using industry-appropriate equipment and processes.

• Technical & Manufacturing Integration:

  • Collaborate closely with production teams to scale products from bench to factory.

  • Ensure products are designed for efficient manufacturing while maintaining quality and consistency.

  • Support trials and commissioning of new products in the production environment.

• Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure all new products meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements for food safety and quality.

  • Maintain accurate product specifications, ingredient declarations, and nutritional information.

• Market Understanding & Innovation:

  • Stay informed on food trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies in the meat sector.

  • Provide input into the product strategy and innovation pipeline.

  • Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with market needs.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work alongside Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure successful product launches.

  • Participate in presentations and product tastings with clients and internal decision-makers.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product development within the meat or protein manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of meat science, processing methods, and ingredient functionality.

• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and quality systems.

• Experience working in both retail and food service product environments.

• Excellent project management and documentation skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop products aligned with customer and market expectations.

• Passion for food innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.