Job Responsibilities:
As a food technologist, you’ll need to:
- modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
- check and improve safety and quality control procedures, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
- research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
- select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
- audit suppliers or manage internal audits
- run trials of new products
- coordinate launches of new products
- deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues
- compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
- design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
- build relationships with suppliers
Qualifications:
You’ll benefit from having a food-related degree for entry into this area of work.
The following subjects in particular are relevant:
- food safety and quality management
- food science/technology/engineering
- fermentation of food products
Skills:
You’ll need to show:
- a genuine interest in science and how it is applied to food and cookery
- high standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
- excellent attention to detail
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- people and team-working skills
- numeracy and problem-solving skills
- good organisational ability and time-management skills
- an awareness of the consumer market.
Work experience:
- Work experience in the food manufacturing industry is advantageous.
- Technical experience in retail or manufacturing is also valued.
