Process Technician/NPD - Bread (FTC)

The Rowan Organisation; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food innovation firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an NPD/Process Technician to support the NPD team in delivering projects related to bread. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in food processes and good communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting bakery areas, preparing concept samples, and conducting shelf-life evaluations. This position provides a potential pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Good level of expertise in creating bread concepts using test bakery equipment.
• Understanding of QMS internal procedures and the product development cycle.
• Basic knowledge of shelf life and food spoilage.

Responsibilities

• Support with bakery areas and documentation for QMS and H&S.
• Prepare concept samples and evaluate shelf life.
• Support the team with scale-up trials and collate data.

Skills

Technical expertise in food processes

Good communication skills

Understanding of product development cycle

Ability to generate basic recipes

Computer literate

Job description

No Agencies Please

Opportunity - NPD/Process Technician - Bread (3 month fixed term contract with potential to go permanent)

Ideal opportunity for someone toassist the NPD team to help deliver theNPD & Innovation agenda for Bread.

What you will contribute

• Support with the bakery areas – ensure documentation for QMS/BRC/H&S is completed as required
• Ensure raw materials are rotated and maintained in line with agreed site allergen policies and GMP
• Prepare concept samples in response to written briefs recording and recommending any improvements to quality/processability
• Undertake shelf life evaluation & routine product testing to agreed business frequencies and provide reports from this highlighting any corrective action required
• Collate standard product samples and arrange their delivery to provide support for sales growth objectives
• Support the team with scale up trials, plant work, projects – collating data from the trial and reports as required

What you will bring

• Good level of technical expertise in food processes – have the desire and ability to create bread concepts using the test bakery equipment competently
• Understanding of the product development cycle, including all aspects of QMS internal procedure
• Basic understanding of shelf life, microbiology, food spoilage and techniques to achieve expected shelf life through the product develop process
• Ability to generate a basic recipe independently and take action to resolve basic baking problems.
• Demonstrates interest in external developments in Food Science, Technology, Sensory Science, Nutrition, Customer policies relating to their own label requirements for new products
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, flexible in your approach
• Computer literate and comfortable with Microsoft office

Reports to (Role): NPD Manager