Food Technologist

Job Description Are you a detail-driven food professional with a passion for technical excellence and brand integrity? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a real impact on food safety and quality for one of the UK's most recognised hospitality brands? We're looking for a Food Technologist to join our Food Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a client-facing role where you'll manage product data, ensure compliance, and support Whitbread's Force for Good strategy – all while working with a wide range of menus and suppliers. At NSF, we're offering more than just a technical role – we're offering the chance to be part of something bigger. You'll help ensure that millions of guests enjoy safe, high-quality food every day, while supporting sustainability and health initiatives. You'll be joining a global organisation with over 80 years of expertise, delivering world-class testing, certification, and advisory services. With offices and labs across the UK, Europe, and beyond, NSF is uniquely positioned to provide unmatched technical support and client service. What We Offer Hybrid Working: Based at Whitbread HQ in Dunstable, with flexibility to work from home. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health cover, death in service benefit, company sick pay scheme, and income protection. Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and an annual paid Mental Wellness Day. Volunteering Time: Paid time off to support causes you care about. Career Development: Opportunities to learn and grow within a global organisation. Responsibilities Including, but not limited to: Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide expert technical advice. Manage allergy, nutritional, and lifestyle data for guests, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Review technical data for new products and improvements to meet Whitbread guidelines. Maintain accurate product specifications and ensure policies, provenance, and quality standards are met. Support audits and compliance with Whitbread's Force for Good strategy. Review menus and ensure all copy is legal and accurate for the relevant market. Assist with complaints and incident management related to food safety, legality, and quality. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. Experience in a technical or development role within food manufacturing, retail, or hospitality. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and specification management. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with web-based specification systems. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing role. Occasional UK travel may be required. Our Culture At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values: Do the Right Thing Treat People Well Relentlessly Pursue Excellence We Are One NSF These principles drive everything we do – from client service to internal collaboration. You'll be joining a fast-paced, purpose-driven team that's passionate about delivering results and making a difference. Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team – we look forward to hearing from you Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. About The Team As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.