Process Technologist – Food Development & Trials

Zest Food Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus paid annually

Flexible bank holidays

Free food

Really good pension contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Zest is recruiting a Process Technologist to join a food development team in London. You will run trials, solve process problems, and ensure every dish matches kitchen quality before production and post-launch support.

You will lead production trials, manage timelines, and chair cross‑functional meetings to drive successful outcomes while maintaining cost accuracy and spec compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production trials and align stakeholders at each stage.
• Manage trials to agreed timelines with planning team.
• Chair pre- and post-trial meetings across the business.
• Run trial tastings and ensure dish quality meets sign-off standards.
• Set clear trial objectives and communicate outcomes and recommendations.
• Complete validations for taste, texture, cooking performance, freezing and transit.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

HACCP Level 2

Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

Zest is recruiting a Process Technologist to join a food development team in London. You will run trials, solve process problems, and ensure every dish matches kitchen quality before production and post-launch support.

You will lead production trials, manage timelines, and chair cross‑functional meetings to drive successful outcomes while maintaining cost accuracy and spec compliance.