Job Description
Calling all culinary creatives and innovation enthusiasts! Are you ready to blend your passion for food with cutting-edge technology? Look no further! We're seeking a Culinary & Innovation Technologist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our clients business. The C&I Technologist will be responsible for launching approved products through the factories and to be an active member of the development team. Key Responsibilities: The Culinary & Innovation Technologist will be involved in the development of new product concepts working from customer briefs, blue skies concepts, existing product re-developments and factory optimisation Drive the launch of new product concepts through the approved Stage Gate Process ensuring each stage is documented and signed off according to procedure Organise product and sample submissions to customers and participate in presentations externally and internally to stakeholders and customers Arrange trials and pre-production trials on new products through the pilot plant and the manufacturing unit Completion and recording of customer trackers, product costings, sensory analysis trials, competitor bench marking and shelf-life analysis trials from an organoleptic and microbiological point of view Complete and sign off finished product specifications in conjunction with QA for all new lines Design QAS documents and approve all defect standards with the teams Complete 1st production/launch, sign off with the relevant teams and with the customer Complete post-launch reviews and issue reports to the business teams Work with production and QA in relation to customer codes of practise, process improvements/ yields / improving process efficiencies and cost reduction projects Be part of the drive for innovation by participating in brainstorming, Synectics sessions, trend analysis forums and market safaris To assist in all areas of the product development process as necessary General administration and office duties Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience: 3rd level Degree in Food Science / Culinary Science or related discipline 3+ years NPD experience Interested? Wed love to hear from you. Please click apply now to submit your CV to Joanne Bourke for immediate review or call for more information! At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent. Skills: Innovation Creative Technology