Food Technologist

CO8100 Griffith Foods Private Limited(India); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CO8100 Griffith Foods Private Limited(India) seeks a dedicated professional to develop innovative sauces and dressings, optimize production processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves direct collaboration with leadership and the sales team while focusing on customer satisfaction and business growth.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sauces and dressings, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze technical data. A successful applicant will thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities for interpreting trial results and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of FSSAI regulations and local manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of B2C model is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including specifications and trial reports.
• Manage projects related to cost reduction and new product development.
• Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
• Troubleshoot technical and processing challenges during development and production stages.
• Localization of global product recipes at target price.
• Provide inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow and customer queries.
• Work with customers on processing technical solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of sauces and dressings ingredients

Analytical capability

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of market trends

Job description

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customers.
• Cost optimization, raw material rationalization, and process optimization for new and existing products.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including formulations, specifications, trial reports, and process records.
• Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
• Troubleshoot technical and processing challenges during development and production stages.
• Localization of global product recipes at target price.
• Provide inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow and customer queries.
• Work with customers on processing technical solutions.

Functional Knowledge

• Knowledge of trends and developments in the market and end use of sauces and dressings.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing process, machinery, equipment, and FSSAI regulations related to the category.
• Team player willing to work with different functions.

Business Expertise

• Knowledge of sauces and dressings ingredients, additives, HORECA, QSR, etc.
• Understanding of B2C model (advantageous).
• Awareness of current market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging developments in sauces and dressings along with end‑use applications.
• Sound knowledge of local regulations related to the category.

Leadership

• Directly or indirectly maintains and pursues relationships, collaborates closely with senior level leadership.
• Champions R&D effectiveness framework and drives teamwork culture, alignment of goals.

Problem Solving

• Manages and/or oversees assigned research, projects and programs related to cost reduction, process improvements, line extensions, new product/process development and commercialization.
• Analyzes technical data, troubleshoots product and process challenges, identifies root causes, and makes data‑driven decisions to optimize quality, cost, efficiency, and product stability.
• Strong analytical capability for interpreting trial results, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Impact

This role directly impacts business growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction by developing innovative and market‑driven sauces and dressings, accelerating commercialization of new products, optimizing product costs and manufacturing processes, rationalizing raw materials, ensuring compliance with FSSAI regulations, and delivering technical solutions that strengthen relationships with key customers across HORECA, QSR, and retail markets.

Interpersonal Skills

• Creating New & Different: Strategic Mindset
• Understanding the Business: Customer Focus
• Understanding the Business: Financial Acumen
• Focusing on Performance: Drives Results; Ensures Accountability
• Influencing People: Drives Engagement
• Being Flexible and Adaptable: Situational Adaptability
• Managing Execution: Plans and Aligns
• Optimizing Diverse Talent: Builds Effective Teams
• Being Authentic: Courage