NPD Kitchen Assistant

McColgans Quality Foods; Strabane; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Food Technologist to join their technical team. The role involves developing new products for the chilled and frozen food market, liaising with various departments, and ensuring a timely launch. Attention to detail and a passion for food are essential. This position offers full training and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full training is provided.
• Knowledge as a food technologist essential.

Responsibilities

• Play an integral part of the technical team.
• Liaise with relevant departments during product development.
• Source raw materials and advise on suitability.
• Develop new value-adding products.
• Write specifications and coordinate testing.
• Attend product trials and launches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Knowledge of market trends

Industrial quality control

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Standard Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualifications

Full training is provided

Main Purpose

You will play an integral part of the technical team using your knowledge as a food technologist to contribute to the development of new and innovative products for the chilled and frozen food market. Once the concept development has been completed it will be your responsibility to see the products through to a successful and timely launch.

Main Duties

1. Liaise with all relevant departments throughout the development and launch process
2. Be involved in sourcing new raw materials and advising on nutritional values and suitability for the new product.
3. Develop new value adding products for all clients and potential clients from kitchen scale where appropriate.
4. Write specifications, organise nutritional testing and nutritional labelling
5. Coordinate and attend product trials
6. Co-ordinate sign off for all product artwork
7. Coordinate and attend product launches
8. Product presentations to clients
9. Blue sky development tasting panels and competitor tasting panels
10. Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues
11. Compile costing information
12. Generate product labelling including: description, nutritional information, allergens and ingredients in accordance with current legislation
13. Product photography

Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail
• A passion for food
• An awareness of current market trends
• Industrial quality control knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Competent level in standard Microsoft Office packages