Food Technologist

CUCINA PORTA ROSSA CORPORATION; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CUCINA PORTA ROSSA CORPORATION in the Philippines invites a Food Technologist to lead R&D efforts, modify products, and ensure quality from raw materials to finished goods.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, baking/beverage development, costings, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, with a focus on profitability and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Food Technology, 1–3 years experience, and strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in R&D or as a Food Technologist in the food industry.
• Hands-on operational leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of baking and beverage development/production.
• Detail-oriented with basic cooking skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and multitasking.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing products and processes and develop new ones.
• Check and improve safety and quality control procedures from raw material to finished product.
• Research markets and technologies to develop new product concepts.
• Select raw materials and ingredients from suppliers.
• Prepare product costings based on materials and manufacturing costs.
• Audit suppliers or manage internal audits.
• Run trials of new products alongside product development.
• Coordinate launches of new products.
• Deal with customer complaint investigations or product issues.
• Compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling.
• Undertake long-term projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Work on packaging innovation and technology.
• Conduct experiments and produce sample products.
• Design processes and machinery for consistent flavor, color and texture at scale.
• Build relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure products are profitable.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Multitasking

Communication skills

Stress management

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology

Job description

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or a related field.
• At least 1–3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Research and Development (R&D) or as a Food Technologist in the food industry.
• With actual hands-on operational leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in baking and beverage development/production.
• Detail-oriented with basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and perform efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify existing products and processes and develop new ones.
• Check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product.
• Research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts.
• Select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers.
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.
• Audit suppliers or manage internal audits.
• Run trials of new products - either alongside or together with product development.
• Coordinate launches of new products.
• Deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues.
• Compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling.
• Undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency.
• Work on packaging innovation and technology.
• Conduct experiments and produce sample products.
• Design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavor, color and texture in large quantities.
• Build relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure products are profitable.