Seasoning Flavorist

Job Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a highly skilled Technical Seasoning Flavorist to join our team in the UK Region. As a key member of our Seasoning Creation team, you will be responsible for providing team leadership and seasoning excellence, incorporating our combined portfolio of flavors and ingredients.

Main Responsibilities

• Motivate, mentor, and train other members of the team, including trainees and junior Seasoning Flavorists.
• Manage projects in response to internal briefings to achieve profitable business growth.
• Build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and cross-regionally to support overall goals of Snacks Europe.
• Anticipate, investigate, and resolve problems with raw materials and finished seasonings as needed.
• Utilize IFF technology to deliver unique solutions to the marketplace.
• Support the introduction of new raw materials in the creative portfolio.
• Support the scale-up of new formulations in pilot plant and production.

Requirements

• Top-level competence in Seasoning creation and delivery systems for snacks end-use.
• Expert tasting and evaluation skills in the snack & savory segment.
• Strong ability to listen to internal key stakeholders and deliver on their expectations.
• Proactively evaluates and determines the added value of new materials and technologies.
• Increases own knowledge through participating in courses and reading industry literature.
• Outstanding team player with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Food Engineering, and/or Chemistry Engineering.
• At least 5-10 years of proven track record working as a Seasoning Flavorist internationally.

About IFF

At International Flavors & Fragrances, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.