Sweet Flavourist: Lead Flavour Creation & Innovation

Kerry Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Naas, Ireland, seeks a Sweet Flavourist to develop flavours, manage customer briefs, and maintain flavour libraries. You will interact with flavourists, sensory scientists, production, and suppliers to ensure timely briefs are met and expanded capabilities are explored.

The role requires deep knowledge of raw materials, regulatory considerations, and application of flavours across products, with emphasis on organoleptic evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• Extensive experience in sweet flavour work on the bench.
• Background in organic/food chemistry and flavour applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead flavour development projects in line with customer briefs.
• Utilise Kerry technology to deliver unique flavour solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers on project delivery.
• Lead training sessions and participate in industry events to grow flavour knowledge.
• Perform sensory evaluation and regulatory/compliance checks for flavours.

Skills

Flavour development

Project leadership

Sensory evaluation

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Relevant industry experience

Tools

Powders

Emulsions

Liquid blending

Job description

Kerry Group in Naas, Ireland, seeks a Sweet Flavourist to develop flavours, manage customer briefs, and maintain flavour libraries. You will interact with flavourists, sensory scientists, production, and suppliers to ensure timely briefs are met and expanded capabilities are explored.

The role requires deep knowledge of raw materials, regulatory considerations, and application of flavours across products, with emphasis on organoleptic evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.