Assistant NPD Technologist

Four Anjels; Evesham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic bakery company in England is seeking an Assistant NPD Technologist to support the new product development team. In this role, you will assist in recipe development, conduct research on bakery trends, and maintain accurate documentation. The ideal candidate is a food science or bakery graduate with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing hub

Free parking

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food production processes and food safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on and administrative support to the NPD Technologist.
• Support with recipe development and contribute ideas.
• Research latest bakery trends and share insights.

Skills

Food production processes

Food safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Food science or bakery graduate

Job description

About You

We are looking for an Assistant NPD Technologist, to support the NPD team across all areas of new product development, helping to turn creative ideas into real products. From developing and baking new recipes to preparing samples for customers and taking part in taste panels, you’ll play an active role where no two days will be the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a food science or bakery graduate who wants to learn, grow and start a career in new product development within a supportive and innovative team.

About Us

Four Anjels are a fast-growing bakery business in the food service and premium retail sector. We supply a range of the highest quality artisan sweet bakery treats. Our small, dynamic team works together collaboratively with a drive for results and a shared passion for quality.

Four Anjels has recently joined the Olidor Group, a growing portfolio of companies within the food industry. The Olidor Group also includes Brusco Food Group, an industry expert in ingredients supply, Karimix, a specialist worldwide inspired sauce producer, and The Original Baker, a producer of premium artisan baked goods.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide hands-on and administrative support to the NPD Technologist and Development Manager, ensuring the NPD kitchen operates smoothly and safely.
• Support with recipe development, contributing ideas and preparing recipes to specification.
• Research the latest bakery trends and share insights with the NPD and Production teams.
• Mix and bake recipes to a specification.
• Make repeat NPD samples as required.
• Take responsibility for stock control and rotation, including maintaining stock and accurately labelling any raw materials.
• Support trials from both the NPD kitchen and factory.
• Support shelf-life trials, organoleptic assessments and participate in taste panels.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, recipes, and specifications to meet company and customer requirements.
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples, accurately recording data, booking shipments and labelling.
• Collect and record samples for water activity testing.

What You'll Bring

• Basic understanding and experience of food production processes and food safety.
• Preferably a basic understanding of audit requirements (full training given).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work at pace and meet multiple deadlines.
• Numerate and literate with the ability to analyse data.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office.
• Inclusive and collaborative approach.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Growing company with career development opportunities
• Newly built office and factory
• Workplace pension
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing hub
• Casual dress
• Free parking

How We Work Together

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience and skills)

Working Arrangements: This is a full-time on-site role based in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm.