NPD Food Technologist: Menu Innovation Lead

Lord Search & Selection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an experienced NPD Food Technologist in the East Midlands. The role focuses on developing new menu items from concept to launch while ensuring quality and consistency across all sites. Ideal candidates will possess a food science degree and have experience in factory-based NPD. You will collaborate with suppliers and maintain quality management standards to enhance product offerings, all while supporting a fast-growing QSR brand's ambitious growth in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory-based NPD.
• Ability to develop menu items from concept to launch.
• Proficient in creating POS specifications for franchisees.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu items from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with suppliers for ingredient trialing.
• Ensure products meet brand standards.

Skills

Menu development

Collaboration with suppliers

Quality management systems

Food safety

Education

Food science degree/qualification

Job description

A leading food service company is seeking an experienced NPD Food Technologist in the East Midlands. The role focuses on developing new menu items from concept to launch while ensuring quality and consistency across all sites. Ideal candidates will possess a food science degree and have experience in factory-based NPD. You will collaborate with suppliers and maintain quality management standards to enhance product offerings, all while supporting a fast-growing QSR brand's ambitious growth in the UK.