Festive - Food Technologist

Astral Operations Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Operations Ltd in South Africa seeks a technically proficient professional to join the Poultry Division Technical Team. The role focuses on assisting business units, evaluating product composition, labeling and KPI monitoring, and driving NPD projects with rigorous factory trials.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in food labeling legislation, 3–5 years in the meat industry, and excellent problem-solving and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background on food labeling legislation.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the meat industry; food service background beneficial.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.
• Pay very close attention to detail, a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks.
• Meeting deadlines and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent be part of the Astral Poultry Division Technical Team in technical assistance to all Business Units.
• Core responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining product composition, product labeling and specification compliance (KPI monitoring).
• Driving NPD projects in accordance to protocol.
• Factory Trials and feasibility studies
• Liaising with relevant suppliers, customers and government bodies when needed
• Draft specifications
• Sensory evaluations
• Final product approval
• Conducting factory trials aimed at improved product and process profitability.
• Interpreting customer needs and product testing at their premises.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Matric Qualification

BSc Food Science

B.Tech in Food Technology

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Incumbent be part of the Astral Poultry Division Technical Team in technical assistance to all Business Units.
• Core responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining product composition, product labeling and specification compliance (KPI monitoring).
• Driving NPD projects in accordance to protocol:
• Factory Trials and feasibility studies
• Liaising with relevant suppliers, customers and government bodies when needed
• Draft specifications
• Sensory evaluations
• Final product approval
• Conducting factory trials aimed at improved product and process profitability.
• Interpreting customer needs and product testing at their premises.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric Qualification.
• BSc Food Science or B. Tech in Food Technology Degree.
• Strong background on food labeling legislation.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the meat industry; food service background beneficial.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.
• Pay very close attention to detail, a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks.
• Meeting deadlines and use initiative.
• Maintain 20 keys.