Npd Assistant

As part of the Innovation team, you will be responsible for supporting the successful development and control of all new and existing products, ensuring that they are produced within the appropriate regulatory environment and to customer and company specifications.

**Responsibilities**
- Assisting the NPD Technologist in the development, testing and production launch of new products within Mash Direct.
- Assisting the NPD Technologist in the re-formulation of current products and assessment of alternative materials.
- Supporting production during trials and production commissioning.
- Preparation & Cooking of products for Internal Tasting Sessions.
- Conducting regular, routine taste panels for both standard products & competitor products.
- Supporting & cooking for customer visits.
- Preparing & make up of recipes in the kitchen within strict recipe specifications.
- Assisting in Pack Copy Information: Completing Cooking Instructions, Shelf-Life Samples etc.
- Following the NPD Process so all due diligence is met.
- Liaising with Technical department on all issues regarding product consistency, safety, quality & legality.
- Ensuring excellent housekeeping at all times.
- Comply with all health & safety legislation regarding food hygiene and safe working practices.
- Any other duties as requested by the Innovation Manager that is deemed to be within your capability.

**Experience**
- Understanding of basic food preparation techniques
- Ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Time management skills & ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and sanitation regulations

**Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: £10.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newtownards: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees.

Please indicate your community background.
- We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees.

Please indicate your sex.

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NPDA200623