SENIOR CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST Job in Worcester Wr13pa, Midlands Uk
Our client is a respected chilled food manufacturer with a reputation for innovation, product quality and customer service, supplying own label chilled foods to the major multiples. The Company supplies three chilled food categories from one large manufacturing site and employs over a thousand people.
The business is committed to continuous improvement and professional development. To this end we wish to strengthen our Product Development team with the appointment of a Creative Development Technologist. This is a vital role which will require a significant contribution to help successfully deliver the business objectives.
Ideally you will be a graduate or have 3-5 years experience in a kitchen or similar role. With a passion for food and a creative flair which enables you to develop innovative products from conception to launch, you will need a wide and contemporary understanding of food and current food trends.
You will be responsible for creating new recipes to a pre-determined cost either following client briefs or new concept ideas. You will be expected to present new products and packaging both internally and to customers. Further responsibilities will include sourcing new ingredients and packaging solutions; developing new techniques; liaising with suppliers; design, commission and interpretation of specific market research; benchmarking; creation of cooking instructions and recipe formulations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an inspirational chilled foods supplier as we enter an exciting period of development.