Food Technologist

Pasta Evangelists; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer in the UK seeks a Food Technologist to ensure product specifications and compliance with quality standards. The role involves coordinating product testing, supervising technological standards, and collaborating with teams on product development. Candidates should have a degree in food science or related fields and a passion for developing high-quality food products. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discount at counter and restaurant

Regular team socials

Free products

Referral bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days of paid leave

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and well-organized.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with chilled products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete product specifications for compliance.
• Coordinate technical signing off of new products.
• Oversee production trials and document findings.

Skills

Proficiency in food science

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Creativity and innovation

Education

Degree in food science, chemistry, or nutrition

Tools

IT systems for compliance tracking

Job description

Department: Quality & Safety

Location: CPU - North Acton

Description

As a Food Technologist, you will be responsible for accurately completing product specifications plus keeping all technical information up to date on the company systems in order to be compliant with Quality and Safety standards.

You will work closely with the NPD team to make sure all technical systems are updated during new launches, check product artwork, packaging and labelling, and liaise regularly with suppliers to obtain all required information.

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Set up external product specifications, generating and submitting pack copy to meet legal requirements.
• Participate in the design phases of new products or improvement of existing ones by following the project progress and industrialization phases.
• Coordinate technical signing off of new products including product testing from all the way to completion.
• Co-manage artwork processes including reviewing and ensuring all back of pack information is accurate and in line with the technical labelling policies.
• Support product development process and work closely with teams to understand technical capabilities and practicalities.
• Ensure the execution of an adequate diagnostic path for the most recurring consumer reports concerning technological aspects.
• Undertake due diligence and product compliance with technical policies, current labelling standards and all regulatory changes that will impact back of pack information.
• Supervision and maintenance of technological standards.
• Ensure the critical path is met allowing products to be launched correctly and on time.
• Complete organoleptic testing throughout the product shelf-life cycle documenting findings.
• To complete nutritional and technical benchmarking where required.
• Oversee production trials. Spreading the culture of technological processes through the involvement and training of the line operatives.
• Approval of Raw Material Specifications: Review and approve raw material specifications to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Supplier Approval: Evaluate and approve raw material suppliers, ensuring they adhere to industry regulations and quality standards.

Who you are:

• Proficiency in food science, chemistry or nutrition is preferred.
• Understanding and adherence to food regulations, labelling requirements, and industry standards, including the use of IT systems for compliance tracking.
• High attention to detail, methodical and well-organised and uses initiative to drive activities independently.
• Enjoys completing complex projects, working in parallel on several projects and seeing tasks through to completion with a result oriented approach.
• You are strong at working and cooperating with a team.
• A passion for excellent food and an appreciation of requirements to develop high quality retail products. Creativity and innovation for developing new food products.
• Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Chilled Products Experience: While prior experience with chilled products is advantageous, it is not essential.
• An excellent problem-solving person with the ability to identify issues and deal with them.
• A Pasta lover!

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)