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Senior Development Technologist

Zest
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Somerton, Somerset TA11 6SB, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior Food Technologist to create innovative chilled and frozen products, including sauces and dressings.
  • The role involves developing products, overseeing scale-up, and presenting to customers, while reporting to the NPD Manager.
  • Candidates must have experience in product development within food manufacturing, with a strong understanding of food science and excellent communication skills.
  • This full-time position requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • The role includes some UK and European travel for customer visits and training, with flexibility for remote work one day a week.
We are looking for a creative and hands-on Senior Food Technologist to develop innovative chilled and frozen products, including sauces and dressings. Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will receive customer briefs, develop products in the kitchen, oversee scale-up, and present to customers. Working closely with the process team, you will ensure feasibility for factory production while assessing potential risks.

This customer-facing role requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of food science, and a willingness to learn. You must have experience in product development within food manufacturing and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. A full driving license is essential.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with flexibility), primarily based in the kitchen, with the option for one day per week remote working. Some UK and European travel will be required for customer visits and training. We can accommodate a notice period of up to three months for the right candidate.

The position does not offer sponsorship.

To apply, please email your CV to (url removed) or call Nicola on (phone number removed) for more information.

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