Junior Food Technologist

Position

The full time Junior Food Technologist will be responsible supporting the NDP team to research, develop and oversee the production of food products and processes. They will support the team in new product development, quality assurance, flavour and ingredient research and product packaging/shelf life.

The full time role will support the broader team at our Greenacre location. They will be with liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to submit product submission details to external customers, collaborate with chefs on product development targets, ensure product compliance, troubleshoot any development/trial/production issues, and launch products on time, to specification with the aim of exceeding customer and consumer expectations. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing production submission documents and present them to management
• Conduct spec and raw materials inspections/review for Greenacre site
• Administrative support for Technologists
• Conduct and monitor factory trials of new products and processes
• Conduct, record, and monitor organoleptic assessments
• Conduct, record, and monitor organic testing of new product developments
• Conduct quality sensory sessions
• Participate in, contribute to, monitor, and analyse long term projects run by the NPD team
• P74 build for Greenacre site
• Support P74 admin and up-keep for The Kitchen (Arndell Park) site
• Ownership of developing and implementing process and quality standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Leading quality system enhancements and training
• Quality re[porting for site
• Raw materials and approved supplier monitoring and management
• Lead and own product specs, artwork and labelling

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Qualifications in Food Science and Technology
• At least one year experience as a Junior Food Technologist in the food manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of the Beak & Johnston organisation
• Expertise in product development processes
• Deep knowledge of Regulatory requirements including labelling, HACCP, Halal
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• High attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Experience with food and/or spices would be highly regarded
• Outstanding time management skills