Food Technologist

Pick N Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Food Technologist to manage supplier relationships and ensure product quality across various food categories. The ideal candidate will possess a Food Technologist diploma or Food Science degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include supplier management, monitoring product quality, and assisting with new product development. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Food Technologist diploma or Food Science degree.
• 5 years experience in the relevant food related field.
• Production knowledge in high-risk ready-to-eat foods.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management through engagement and visits.
• Monitor product quality via store visits and evaluations.
• Assist with new product developments through trials.

Skills

Food Technologist diploma

5 years experience in food related field

Production knowledge in Meal Solutions

Familiarity with DoH and DAFF regulations

Computer literate (MS Office)

Experience in auditing

Familiarity with R Labelling act

Education

Diploma or postgraduate degree in Food Science

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Food Technologist diploma or post graduate degree, Food Science or equivelant degree with 5 years experience in the relevant food related field. Production knowledge in Meal Solutions - High risk ready to eat foods and Bakery. Must be familiar with the applicable regulations (DoH), (DAFF); Standards (SANS). Must be computer literate (MS Office Programmes).

Experience in auditing will be an added advantage. Must be familiar with R Labelling act to be able to complete packaging briefs.

Competencies

Ability to constantly identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and mistakes. Assertiveness. Influencing. Team Orientation. Results Orientation / Drive. Initiative. Be able to gather reviews and interprets information to identify trends, draw conclusions and generate appropriate responses. Need to be able to work systematic, thorough and independent. Ability to work together in a spirit of co-operation and teamwork. Able to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders. Always searches for improvement in order to achieve better results through new ideas, methods and approaches. Positively influences the opinions, attitudes and behavior of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier management through supplier engagement which include supplier visits and technical supplier meetings.
• Monitor product quality by doing store visits and regular product evalutations.
• Assist with new product developments through factory trials, product analysis (chemical, microbiological and physical analysis).
• Building supplier relationships & verifying suppliers' adherence to regulations, standards and PnP requirements.
• Assist suppliers with technical advice and share technical innovation related to the category.
• Ensure suppliers understand our PnP Sustainability targets and keep track of supplier progress.
• Effective management of product and packaging information in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by suppliers to specifications, regulations and PnP standards.
• Ensure that quality standards are being maintained at all stages of the supply chain.
• Responsible for Product Quality and Food Safety Management for respective suppliers.
• Effective management of product specifications in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by vendorspile and maintain technical product catalogue.
• Maintain packaging supplier and material database.
• Maintain an organized category through effective time management and accurate administration.
• Attend supplier meetings with buyers, providing supplier, product and facility information.
• Attend category team meetings and give technical feedback.

Closing date : 10 October

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