Food Technologist: Innovate Taste & Quality

Rpo Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in food technology is seeking a skilled Food Technologist in Cape Town. This role involves developing new food products, managing quality control processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and have strong experience in product development and quality control. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Salary negotiable

Unique recruitment solutions

Support for personal and professional goals

Qualifications

• Prior experience in product development and quality control within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control systems.
• Proficiency in conducting laboratory tests and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food product formulations in line with client requirements.
• Improve and optimize existing product recipes for taste, texture, and nutritional content.
• Conduct sensory evaluations to assess product quality and consumer acceptability.
• Manage quality control processes, including testing raw materials and finished products.
• Analyze data and create reports to track product performance and quality trends.

Skills

Product development

Quality control

Food safety regulations

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in food technology is seeking a skilled Food Technologist in Cape Town. This role involves developing new food products, managing quality control processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and have strong experience in product development and quality control. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.