Savory Flavorist - Innovative Taste Modulators

Affinity Human Venture LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Flavorist to develop and optimize savory flavors for food products. This role involves collaborating with R&D and quality teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and staying updated on food trends. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Food Science or related and over 5 years of experience in flavor creation, particularly savory applications. Strong sensory evaluation and a creative problem-solving approach are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in flavor development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flavor creation with savory applications.
• Excellent sensory evaluation skills and taste/smell acuity.
• Knowledge of taste modulators and flavor chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize savory flavors for various food products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams for flavor solution development.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Knowledge of flavor chemistry

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in formulation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading food company is seeking a Flavorist to develop and optimize savory flavors for food products. This role involves collaborating with R&D and quality teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and staying updated on food trends. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Food Science or related and over 5 years of experience in flavor creation, particularly savory applications. Strong sensory evaluation and a creative problem-solving approach are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in flavor development.