Bakery NPD Technologist

b3 jobs ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Bakery NPD Technologist to join a company providing artisanal baked goods. This role is perfect for a recent Bakery Science graduate. You will develop recipes, collaborate with production teams, and ensure quality assurance. The position is based in Kent, with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ideally a recent graduate in Bakery Science or a relevant field.
• Should have a high passion for food and flavours.
• Open approach to innovation and new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas, create recipes, and source new materials.
• Collaborate with production teams and attend project meetings.
• Conduct shelf-life assessments and quality taste panels.

Skills

Passion for food and flavours

Innovation approach

Recipe development

Communication skills

Education

Recent Bakery Science degree or similar

Job description

Bakery NPD Technologist

This company provides artisanal baked goods to retailer and food service accounts across the UK. They’re looking for new talent to complement their future growth plans.

About the Bakery NPD Technologist job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent food science graduate to play a key role in the NPD process, guiding projects from initial concept through to successful launch.

Key tasks

Develop ideas, create recipes, source new materials, and write product specifications.

Collaborate with production teams; attend customer presentations, project meetings, and factory trials.

Conduct shelf-life assessments, quality taste panels, and contribute to idea generation.

Liaise with customers and carry out application work, ensuring cleanliness and good housekeeping in all work areas.

About You

The successful candidate shall ideally be a recent Bakery Science graduate (or similar relevance) and have a high passion for food and flavours, with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts.

More details

The Bakery NPD Technologist job (ref:8923) is paying a competitive salary dependent on experience.

The site is based in Kent and is commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Margate, Sandwich and surrounding areas.

Alternate job titles - New Product Development Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Food Product Developer | NPD Assistant | Innovation Technologist | Food Science Graduate Jobs | Food NPD Jobs | Bakery NPD