Gluten-Free Bakery Product Innovator

BFree Foods Limited; Dungormley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Scientist will join BFree's Food Science & Innovation team based in Crossmaglen, contributing to the development and commercialisation of gluten-free bakery and snacking products. You will lead projects from concept through to launch, collaborating with operations, supply chain, marketing and external manufacturing partners to deliver superior products.

You should have a degree in Food Science or a related discipline, at least 5 years’ experience in food product development, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Min.5 years’ experience in food product development.
• Experience in bakery, snacks, or cereal-based products.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing.
• Gluten-free ingredient systems and functionality.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of gluten-free products from concept to launch.
• Design and optimize recipes to meet quality, nutrition, and cost targets.
• Conduct ingredient evaluations and factory trials.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and labeling requirements.
• Own the development lab and equipment, safety, and methods.

Skills

Food formulation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

The Food Scientist will join BFree's Food Science & Innovation team based in Crossmaglen, contributing to the development and commercialisation of gluten-free bakery and snacking products. You will lead projects from concept through to launch, collaborating with operations, supply chain, marketing and external manufacturing partners to deliver superior products.

You should have a degree in Food Science or a related discipline, at least 5 years’ experience in food product development, and strong