Food Technologist

4 days ago

London, United Kingdom V&H LIMITED TA Little Moons Full time

**Job title**: Food Technologist

**Department**: Technical

**Responsible to**: Technical Manager

**Salary**:up to £35,000

**Hours**:Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.00

Little Moons are frozen and chilled mochi, a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine - soft and chewy rice flour dough wrapped around balls of ice cream, cheesecake, or chocolate ganache to create a distinctive, bite-sized, and delicious dessert that’s burstingwith flavour.

We are very proud of the culture that we have built at Little Moons. Not to stroke our own egos, but we are a great bunch of people—smart, passionate, interesting, and funny—who work really hard to support and live our values, all the while keeping our missionin our forethoughts.

**Key Responsibilities of the Food Technologist**:

- Delivery of accurate and up to date food packaging data to fulfil business commitments and legal obligations
- Work with our product development and procurement teams to implement ingredient changes that enhance or don’t impact consumer perceptions, ensuring continuity and efficiency of supply
- Primarily responsible for managing all artwork and packaging generation to required timescales to facilitate product launches
- Review and sign-off of all specifications in line with business requirements
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure specification data is accurate and completed to required timelines
- Support development and roll-out of new packaging formats
- Act as first point of contact for supplier queries
- Complete internal audits to validate data accuracy
- Support environmental manager with collation and reporting of accurate packaging data for robust internal and external reporting.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance
- Create and manage corrective action plans to resolve issues, prevent re-occurrence and target continuous improvement or cost mitigation
- Understand and interpret information for non-technical colleagues
- Bar code generation and validation
- Responsible for checking pack descriptions, compliant ingredient declarations with nutritional guidelines and labelling legislation.
- Create and maintain physical Packaging Files
- Developing and maintaining label libraries and providing final approved pdf
- Following (/implementing) a secure formalised protocol for generating and archiving packaging specifications, annual reviews
- Liaise with dedicated customers to ensure all specification formats and technical documentation are completed against customer timelines
- Writing and updating the QAS Library, as required
- Keeping up to date with industry knowledge on new innovations available in the market

**Essential requirements**:

- 2+ years of experience in a food technologist role (ideally for a BRC certified company)
- Graduate in Food Science field
- Understanding of food labelling and declaration (up to date knowledge of food regulation)
- Understanding of food safety and HACCP within a factory and how NPD/EPD can affect this
- Self-motivated and excellent communicator
- Team player with a flexible and positive approach
- Assume accountability for their work and deliver to agreed timescales
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Lead by example, have energy and enthusiasm to resolve issues
- Multilingual is a benefit
- Experience working with exports to different global markets a benefit

**Some of the benefits of working here include**:
Little Moons is a fast-growing and dynamic business, the nature of which means roles and responsibilities can change and grow quickly and at scale. We never stand still for long, and for the right person this represents an opportunity to grow and evolveyour role and responsibilities with us and to develop your career at pace.

We will provide you with as much support, guidance, and training as you need, and offer the below benefits to boot:

- Family friendly policies as well as enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- We understand that mental health matters. We partner with GroceryAid to provide remote emotional support to team members
- Up to 4 weeks of paid sick leave
- Watch out for Random Acts of Kindness, as well as plenty of prizes
- Private health scheme
- Respect, trust, and honesty. Personal and professional maturity is important to us, and we keep each other honest
- Food and drink - In ordinary times, we stock all the coffee and tea you can drink and encourage you to grab a piece of fruit while making your hot drink
- Your work environment - Our bright and spacious offices provide lots of natural light, a jungle of plants and different spaces to relax and focus on what you need to do
- Your social spirit - While in-person socials are on hold due to COVID, we are still keeping the social spirit alive by hosting virtual events, holiday parties and a variety of activities throughout the year. When the office is open, we host parties andsocials, including weekly drinks on Fridays, and enjoy spending time with each other
- Your holidays - We believe in finding your work-life alignment and encourage all staff to use their 25 days, plus public holidays

To be engaged, you must feel included and valued, so we have built, and nurtured, a culture where inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being.

Our approach to diversity is simple —it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Little Moons. We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression. We are diverse in age, race, physical or mentalability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, bring diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

**All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

  • Food Technologists

    6 months ago

    London, United Kingdom maemes Full time

    job description Food technologists plan the manufacture of food and drink products and can work in a wide range of settings, including kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. Consequently, specific responsibilities vary greatly but may include: generating new product ideas and recipes modifying and improving existing recipes designing processes and...

  • Manufacturing Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zest Food Jobs Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technologist to join our team as a Process Technologist. The successful candidate will have a strong background in process technology and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.About the Company: Zest Food Jobs is a leading provider of food manufacturing services. Our company...

  • Food Technologist Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom b3 jobs Full time

    New Product Development TechnologistIn this NPD Food Technologist role, you will be part of a team that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets. They have invested heavily in new facilities and the latest technologies, providing opportunities for growth and development.The job involves generating ideas, designing recipes, sourcing materials, and...

  • Food Safety Technologist

    7 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Selfridges Full time

    Job Introduction Food Technical are responsible for ensuring the food and drinks we sell are produced and managed in a way to ensure they are safe and of the highest quality. The Food Safety Technologist is responsible for driving food safety standards across the business and will assist with the maintenance and management of allergen compliance standards....

  • Food Technologist

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom itsu Full time

    about us itsu is the Asian-inspired quick service & grocery brand with a compelling vision and global opportunity. Founded in 1997, itsu is the result of 20 years of innovation across 70+ busy sites. Itsu [grocery] offers exciting and enticing high-quality Asian-inspired foods [online and in supermarkets] and has quickly become one of the leading brands...

  • Food Manufacturing Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom b3 jobs Full time

    Job OverviewWe are looking for a Food Manufacturing Technologist to join our team at b3 jobs.This role is responsible for supporting the NPD Department in all areas of product development, from initial concept through to launch.The successful candidate will work closely with the Process Technologist, NPD, and Commercial teams to develop new concepts aligned...

  • Food Packaging Technologist Lead

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full time

    Job Description: Food Packaging Technologist LeadHarrison Scott Associates' client, a leading food manufacturer, is looking for a Food Packaging Technologist Lead to join its Innovation and NPD department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ambitious plans for the UK Market, focusing on packaging development and...

  • Food Technologist Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zest Full time

    We are seeking a Senior Food Technologist to join our team in the UK food manufacturing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to make a significant impact within the product development team.The successful candidate will oversee their own projects from initial concept through to final launch, ensuring that all products meet...

  • Process Technologist Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zest Food Jobs Full time

    Job OverviewZest Food Jobs is a growing business with a booming market. We are looking for a highly skilled Process Technologist to join our team.This role will be fast-paced, working across multiple top retailers and offering a wide variety of products. As a Process Technologist, you will be responsible for heading up the process team and working closely...

  • Technologist - Production Scale-up

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zest Food Jobs Full time

    Zest Food Jobs is seeking an experienced Process Technologist to lead our process team. In this role, you will work closely with NPD to deliver products to launch efficiently, managing site-based resources within the development department. You will oversee NPD, EPD projects from process handover to launch, ensuring timely and faultless product launches.The...

  • Senior Food Technologist

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time

    Alexander Steele are delighted to continue to work in partnership with an award winning premium foods business. They supply high quality products into the retail, food service and B2B Manufacturing channels. They are looking for a talented Senior Food Technologist to join their team on London. **On Offer**: - A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on...

  • Snack Food Technologist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kandhu Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Snack Food Innovator WantedKandhu Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Snack Food Technologist to join our innovative team.About the PositionIn this exciting role, you will be responsible for driving new product development and innovation within our snack food manufacturing company. Your key responsibilities will include leading factory trials,...

  • Compliance Food Technologist

    7 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Little Moons Full time

    **Job title**: Compliance Food Technologist **Department**: Technical **Responsible to**:Compliance Manager **Salary**: A competitive salary is available plus great company benefits **Location**:Little HQ (NW10) with flexibility to work from home on an ad hoc basis **Hours**:Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Little Moons are frozen and chilled mochi,...

  • Food Technologist Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time

    Job SummaryAward-winning Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a leading food business to find a highly skilled Senior Food Technologist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and experience working with NPD, procurement, and commercial teams.The role offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000, plus bonus and enhanced...

  • Food Defense Expert

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zest Food Jobs Full time

    Job DescriptionZest Food Jobs is seeking a dedicated Beverage Technologist to join their team in the UK food sector.This challenging role offers a salary of approximately £38,000 per annum, based on experience.The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing raw materials and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer...

  • NPD Technologist

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Development Technologist - 9 month Contract £26,000 - £30,000 Manningtree, Essex Food Manufacturing Job ref: 8810 The company This company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on 100% natural ingredients and a zero waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment. About the Development Technologist...

  • Senior Food Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Blue Spark Organisation Ltd Full time

    The Blue Spark Organisation Ltd is a rapidly expanding company leading their category and expanding into adjacent sectors. They innovate products for health-conscious consumers, transforming lives with food and drink infused with functional/adaptogenic ingredients.In line with this ambition, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Food Technologist to join...

  • Senior Food Technologist

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom ALEXANDER STEELE LTD Full time

    Alexander Steele are delighted to continue to work in partnership with an award winning premium foods business. They supply high quality products into the retail, food service and B2B Manufacturing channels. They are looking for a talented Senior Food Technologistto join their team on London. **On Offer**: - A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on...

  • Food Product Development Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time

    Job Description:We are looking for a highly skilled Product Development Technologist to join our team at MorePeople.Estimated Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum.Company OverviewOur client is a well-established and growing food business that manufactures premium products for major retailers.The company has a great reputation and is known for its delicious...

  • Food Specification Technologist

    7 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Sweetland Enterprises Ltd Full time

    Location: London, UK About Us: We are a leading pastry and cake production facility based in London, UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality baked goods to our valued customers. As a Food Specification Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products while keeping abreast of the latest legislation and...