Food Technologist

safety requirements within the scope of Griffith long range plan and purpose driven strategy.

• Follow GCI process under guidance in order to maintain existing business through formula optimisation (price, quality), and/or range extensions, evaluation of new / alternative raw materials in product applications, and reducing complexity.

• Participates and engages fully in production trials of new products both internally and at customer locations; provides technical support in resolving on-going issues. A degree of travel and flexibility is required.

• Effective operation of Griffith computer systems including timely and accurate entry of formula data into GF Apps to ensure effective commercialisation of new products; utilisation of the CRM system; sample and raw material management systems.

• Develops close working relationships with selected / assigned customers through regular direct contact thereby ensuring that the business understands the customer's requirements (ingredient, product, and legislative restrictions), their operational processes and their technical requirements.

• Writes and conducts product presentations, workshops and Griffith Foods capabilities presentations to the customer showing our products in application & a marketable format.

• Participates in the generation of new products to support the proactive category and insight lead presentations

• To work to tight deadlines set by our customer & ensure that briefs are effectively met within stated timescales.

• To liaise with key internal departments e.g. purchasing, quality etc, such that the needs of projects are met.

• Attend and contribute to the site Product and Process Integrity meeting.

• Due to the nature of the role, there must be no limitations for product sampling, therefore no allergies or food restrictions.

• Proactively and visibly supports the Health and Safety standards, rules and regulations of the organisation

Requirements:

• Either a degree in Food Technology or related subject OR proven relevant on the job experience.
• Minimum level of previous experience required - for example University Placement or previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• English prerequisite (additional second language a plus)
• Full driving Licence (preferred)
• Computer Skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Words, Outlook.
• Creativity skills
• Culinary skills
• Commercial awareness
• Good time management
• Good degree of self-motivation
• Good communication skills