R&D Food Technologist Trainee: Grow into a Junior Technologist

La Lorraine Bakery Group NV; Polska; Ibrido; PLN 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

All travel expenses covered

Full LLBG employment contract

Descrizione del lavoro

La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) is offering a two-year International R&D Trainee Program in Poland, with occasional travel to LLBG sites across Europe. Early-career professionals with a technical background will gain hands-on experience and develop into a Junior Technologist.

You will work on diverse assignments, sharpen technical and project-management skills, and prepare for a permanent technologist role after completion.

Competenze

• Degree in Food Technology or related field.
• Ideally, a first experience in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of English.

Mansioni

• Work on project-based assignments across product categories and projects.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams in international settings.
• Develop technical skills and NPD processes in a fast-growing bakery environment.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Formazione

Degree in Food Technology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about food technology and eager to accelerate your career?
Join our International R&D Trainee Program and become part of an innovative team shaping the future of (sweet) bakery.

Our two-year trainee program is designed for early-career professionals with a technical background in food technology and strong growth potential. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and prepare for a future role as a Junior Technologist within our organization.

• Duration: Approximately 2 years
• Location: Based in Poland with occasional travel to other LLBG sites across Europe (up to twice per month, max. 3 days per trip).
• Structure: A series of diverse assignments across product categories and projects

The function

Throughout the program, you will work on project-based assignments that drive business impact and foster your professional growth:

• Product Expertise: Explore our key product groups: Bakery, Sweet On-The-Go, Viennoiserie, and Savory
• Technical Skills: Gain in-depth knowledge of LLBG products, industrial lines, Technologist tools, and NPD processes
• Project Management: Lead and support projects, manage stakeholders, and collaborate across international teams & sites
• Professional Development: Enhance skills in communication, training, and international collaboration

Your profile

Competencies

• Degree in Food Technology or related field
• Ideally, a first experience in the food industry
• Strong understanding of English

Attitude

• Passion for food and innovation
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and independence
• Willingness to travel within Europe

Our offer

• Accelerated Learning: A steep learning curve through formal training, shadowing, and on-the-job experience. Technological skills on various LLBG products (bread, Viennoiserie, SOTG) & industrial lines.
• Expert Guidance: Continuous coaching from the Food Technology & Innovation Manager and the experienced R&D technologists, as your assignment leads
• Balanced Assignments: Exposure to multiple projects and teams to broaden your expertise
• Travel & Benefits: All travel expenses covered, plus a full LLBG employment contract

After successful completion, you’ll transition to a permanent role as a Local Technologist in your home country.

La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) is an international family-owned company headquartered in Belgium with more than 85 years of experience in the milling and bakery sector. More than 5,700 passionate employees produce and sell high-quality bakery products to consumers, retailers and foodservice professionals in over 40 countries every day. They do so with respect for people, product and planet, because at LLBG we want our company and our people to grow in a sustainable way.

"We invest in quality and sustainability."

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