Do you want to make a delicious difference?
At Planet A Foods, we’re not just rethinking chocolate: we’re redefining it. With ChoViva, our groundbreaking cocoa-free chocolate alternative, we’re shaping a more sustainable and delicious future. As a Product Scientist - Flavor, you'll take a hands-on approach to redefine the limits of flavor and color in our ChoViva Concentrate, using your creativity to unlock new possibilities and contribute to patent filings that safeguard our groundbreaking innovations.
A Taste Of What To Expect
- Level up the flavor and color of our ChoViva Concentrate to bring it closer to genuine cocoa
- Contribute to the development and filing of new patents that protect our innovative work
- Generate and test creative ideas to optimize our flavor base and production process
- Take the lead on hands-on, creative experiments, including DoE, that push flavor innovation forward
- Collaborate closely with the Process Team to ensure smooth integration of innovations into production
- Operate and analyze data from analytical instruments such as GC and HPLC
The Perfect Recipe Of Skills & Experience
- Proven track record of product innovation and cost reduction in the food or flavor industry
- You have a Master's degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field, with a strong background in flavor chemistry
- Solid hands-on lab experience with a practical and creative mindset
- Practical familiarity with analytical techniques and tools such as GC, MS, and LC
- Experience in processing flavors, with a focus on improving taste and efficiency
- Knowledge or expertise in chocolate or cocoa is a strong plus
A Sweet Package
- Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
- Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
- Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
- Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
- Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
- Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
- Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
About Us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.