Food Technologist - New Product Development (FMCG)

Apple Edibles and Logistics Pvt Ltd

Mumbai Suburban

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A food processing company in Maharashtra is seeking a Food Technologist for new product development targeting children’s snacks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food technology and experience in food development, with responsibilities including recipe creation and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a full-time position offering compensation as per industry standards, with negotiable terms.

Qualifications

Background in food sciences with practical experience in food development.
Education in food technology or related field.
Knowledge of food safety regulations (FSSAI) and nutrition.

Responsibilities

Develop new snack recipes and products.
Ensure developed recipes are efficiently produced.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Stay updated on consumer trends for product development.
Collaborate with food technologists on recipe compatibility.
Refine product recipes based on sensory feedback.
Integrate innovative ingredients for product appeal.
Ensure compliance throughout the development process.

Skills

Creative and innovative thinking

Understanding of ingredients and nutrition

FSSAI and food safety regulations

Computer literacy

Education

PhD or degree in food technology, culinary arts, or a related field

Job description

Food Technologist - New Product Development (FMCG)

Apple Edibles and Logistics Pvt Ltd has setup a new food processing & manufacturing facility. It has commissioned its new manufacturing plant at Khopoli, Maharashtra.

Overview

We are currently looking for a Food Technologist to help us innovate new products for tiffin snacks & meals for children aged 3 - 12 years old. If you are an experienced skilled professional with a passion for thinking & developing new food products for kids and a commitment to delivering fun for kids, then we want to definitely hear from you!

This role involves working at our in-house kitchen or leading R&D events, along side food technicians and process technologists to design new dishes and food products that meet consumer trends and market demands.

Key Responsibilities

Product Creation: Develop new snack recipes and products that align with our consumer preferences for healthier, more convenient options. This includes creating prototypes for snack bars, chips, crackers, and other snack categories.
Manufacturing Feasibility: Ensure that developed recipes can be efficiently produced from kitchen to the shelf using factory processes while maintaining cost-effectiveness and product quality.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all new products comply with local and international food safety regulations.
Market Awareness: Stay updated on consumer trends, such as the growing demands for snacks from parents & kids, to inform product development decisions.
Collaboration: Work closely with food technologists to ensure that recipes are compatible with factory processes and meet quality standards.
Sensory and Taste Panels: Respond to feedback from sensory and taste panels to refine product recipes and ensure they meet consumer preferences.
Innovation: Integrate innovative ingredients and packaging solutions to enhance product appeal and sustainability.
Quality Assurances: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards throughout the factory development process.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Background in food sciences, preferably with practical experience in food development.
Education: PhD or degree in food technology, culinary arts, or a related field.
Skills: Creative and innovative thinking, understanding of ingredients and nutrition, FSSAI and food safety regulations and computer literacy.

Compensation