Food Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Food Technologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you will play a key role in developing and enhancing food products that resonate with market trends and consumer preferences. This position offers the opportunity to create new recipes, refine existing ones, and ensure high standards of quality and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to launch, while enjoying the flexibility of occasional remote work. If you are passionate about creative product development in the food sector, this role is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field with relevant experience.
• Passion for developing innovative food products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance food products aligned with market trends.
• Collaborate with teams to drive projects from concept to launch.

Skills

Creative Product Development

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Food Science

Related Discipline Experience

Job description

As a Food Technologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing food products that align with market trends and consumer preferences. Your duties will include creating new recipes, refining existing ones, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and profitability. You will work between our Culinary Centre in Trafford Park and our Media City office, with occasional opportunities to work from home depending on the project. You will have the chance to work on cereal brands such as Crunchy Nut, Special K, and others. Some national and international travel may be required.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring seamless execution and optimal efficiency.

A Taste of What Youll Be Doing

• Innovation - Developing new products and processes and modifying existing ones in the kitchen and pilot plant.
• Testing - Running plant trials of new products and coordinating first production runs.
• Research - Researching consumer markets and the latest technologies to create new product concepts.
• Procurement - Selecting raw materials and ingredients and preparing product costings to ensure profitability.

Were Looking for Someone With

• Degree in Food Science or a related discipline with relevant experience.
• Passion for creative product development in the food sector.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• High levels of proactivity and a results-driven mindset, focusing on keeping the consumer at the centre of our efforts.

Whats Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone.

If you join our team, youll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the worlds best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanovas Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the worlds best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.