Food Technologist

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Food Technologist to help us innovate new products for tiffin snacks & meals for children aged 3 - 12 years old. If you are an experienced skilled professional with a passion for thinking & developing new food products for kids and a commitment to delivering fun for kids, then we want to definitely hear from you!! This role involves working at our in-house kitchen or leading R&D events, along side food technicians and process technologists to design new dishes and food products that meet consumer trends and market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Creation : Develop new snack recipes and products that align with our consumer preferences for healthier, more convenient options. This includes creating prototypes for snack bars, chips, crackers, and other snack categories.
• Manufacturing Feasibility : Ensure that developed recipes can be efficiently produced from kitchen to the shelf using factory processes while maintaining cost-effectiveness and product quality.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all new products comply with local and international food safety regulations.
• Market Awareness : Stay updated on consumer trends, such as the growing demands for snacks from parents & kids, to inform product development decisions.
• Collaboration : Work closely with food technologists to ensure that recipes are compatible with factory processes and meet quality standards.
• Sensory and Taste Panels : Respond to feedback from sensory and taste panels to refine product recipes and ensure they meet consumer preferences.
• Innovation : Integrate innovative ingredients and packaging solutions to enhance product appeal and sustainability.
• Quality Assurances : Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards throughout the factory development process.

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Requirements

Experience : Background in food sciences, preferably with practical experience in food development. Education : PHD or degree in food technology, culinary arts, or a related field. Skills : Creative and innovative thinking, understanding of ingredients and nutrition, FSSAI and food safety regulations and computer literacy. Location : Mumbai