Food Technologist

1 week ago

Kent, United Kingdom The People Co Full time

About the Company.A dynamic, growing company supplying premium, bespoke ambient products to some of the UK’s top tier retailers, restaurants, and hotel chains. Operating from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kent, we pride ourselves on delivering luxury and innovation to our prestigious clients. About the Role. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will work closely with our NPD, Technical, Sales, Production, and Supply Chain teams. You will be key in assisting with product development, technical, and quality process improvements. Key Responsibilities Include: Product Development & Innovation: Assist with creating new products/recipes, improving existing ones, and leading development sessions, including organoleptic assessment. Research consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts. Quality & Compliance: Ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Complete and verify product testing, review results, and ensure accurate artwork and packaging information for legal compliance. Supplier & Raw Material Management: Assist with requesting and reviewing supplier specifications, managing technical information, and resolving supplier technical issues. Research alternative ingredients/suppliers for cost reduction and enhanced performance. Team Support: Help to coordinate new product launches, provide troubleshooting assistance to Operations and Production, and measure/propose continuous improvements to food safety and quality management systems. Customer/Internal Technical Support: Investigate and resolve customer technical enquiries and complaints. Provide accurate advice on product specifications and assist with the completion of customer SAQs. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be methodical, dependable, process-driven, and possess strong analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills. Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience. Education: Ideally, a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related science (, Chemistry or Biology). Skills: High computer and system literacy, excellent diligence, effective communication, and people skills for cross-functional collaboration. Must be capable of absorbing data and implementing successful solutions. License: Full UK Driving License preferred. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to lead innovation in a thriving business, working with premium products and high-profile clients. With a competitive salary, healthcare, and bonus scheme, you’ll be rewarded for your creativity and impact. How to Apply Please send your CV, including salary details, in strict confidence to James Constable at , quoting the reference “Food Technologist.” Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates within one week. If you haven’t heard from us, thank you for your interest, and we wish you success in your job search.

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