Food Innovation Technologist

Solina Group; Elland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina Group is seeking a Development Technologist at our Elland site to help develop innovative sauces, marinades and dressings. You will work closely with experienced technologists and chefs, gaining exposure from concept to launch and supporting factory trials and customer presentations.

The role calls for a genuine passion for food, strong interest in new concepts, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment within an international business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or related discipline is required or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong passion for food and product development.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Computer literate and able to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) from concept to launch.
• Develop, prepare and present product samples in the development kitchen.
• Assist with recipe development, reformulation and ingredient testing.
• Support kitchen and factory trials and first production runs.
• Research food trends and market innovations to inspire concepts.
• Participate in taste panels and product evaluations.
• Support customer presentations and cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technical, Process and Operations teams to launch products.

Skills

Passion for food

Product development

Team collaboration

Organised

Communication skills

Computer literate

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Solina Group is seeking a Development Technologist at our Elland site to help develop innovative sauces, marinades and dressings. You will work closely with experienced technologists and chefs, gaining exposure from concept to launch and supporting factory trials and customer presentations.

The role calls for a genuine passion for food, strong interest in new concepts, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment within an international business.