Food Technologist

Pasta Evangelists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food brand in the UK is seeking a food technologist to ensure product safety, compliance, and quality while shaping innovative pasta products. You will manage product specifications, collaborate with development teams, and maintain compliance standards in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including product discounts and paid leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discount at the 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)

Qualifications

• Exceptional organization and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with NPD/EPD processes and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Set up external product specifications and oversee compliance.
• Collaborate with NPD and EPD teams on product development.
• Manage recurring technical issues with defined processes.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaborative communication

Education

Background in food science, chemistry, nutrition or a related field

Tools

Digital technical systems for specifications

Job description

Department: Quality & Safety

Location: CPU - North Acton

Description

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing premium fresh food brands and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our award‑winning fresh pasta products. As a food technologist at Pasta Evangelists, you will ensure that our products are safe, compliant and delicious, and ready for launch — all while working at the heart of innovation in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. 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

Technical Ownership & Compliance

• Set up external product specifications.
• Generate accurate pack copy that meets all legal and retailer‑specific requirements.
• Oversee the completion and approval of back‑of‑pack information, retailer labels and artwork to ensure compliance with technical labelling policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain all technical information across internal digital systems to guarantee product safety, traceability and compliance.
• Apply your knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9, particularly with regard to supplier approval, supplier risk assessment, raw material compliance and label approval/sign‑off.
• Conduct due diligence on products to ensure compliance with all technical policies, labelling regulations and new or changing legislation.

Supplier Approval & Raw Materials

• Review and approve raw material specifications using digital specification systems.
• Lead the onboarding and approval of new suppliers using supplier questionnaires, verification checks and compliance documentation.
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure that raw materials meet quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Product Development & Launch Excellence

• Collaborate closely with the NPD and EPD teams to support the development of new and improved products from concept to launch.
• Participate in product design and industrialisation phases and technical feasibility assessments.
• Ensure critical paths are met to guarantee timely and compliant product launches.
• Following final recipe sign‑off, prepare production monitoring forms and documentation.
• Coordinate and sign off technical validations, including product testing, shelf‑life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Oversee production trials and promote a culture of technical excellence among production teams through training and hands‑on support.

Continuous Improvement and Diagnostics

• Manage recurring technical or consumer‑reported issues by defining clear diagnostic processes and identifying corrective actions.
• Conduct nutritional and technical benchmarking as required to drive continuous improvement.

Who you are

• You have a background in food science, chemistry, nutrition or a related field.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations, UK/EU food labelling legislation and industry standards is essential.
• Experience of using digital technical systems to manage raw material specifications, artwork approval and supplier compliance.
• Exceptionally organised and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are a proactive problem‑solver with strong analytical skills and the confidence to drive activities independently.
• You are a collaborative communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally in an international team environment.
• Knowledge of chilled food production would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Creativity and a passion for great food, especially pasta!
• Experience with NPD/EPD processes and bringing new products to market.
• 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)