Food Technologist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

- Innovate and improve recipes, dressings, and toppings focusing on taste, nutrition, and shelf life
- Collaborate with chefs and nutritionists to develop seasonal and functional menu items
- Conduct sensory evaluations and pilot runs to refine product quality and plan scale-up from lab to production

Quality Assurance Control

- Develop and implement SOPs related to food safety, hygiene, and ingredient handling
- Monitor raw materials and vendor compliance with quality and safety standards
- Conduct audits and inspections across kitchen and supply chain operations
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues
- Coordinate smooth product rollouts ensuring adherence to quality standards

Nutritional Analysis & Labelling

- Ensure accurate nutritional profiling and allergen declarations for menu items
- Collaborate with marketing and compliance teams on transparent labelling and claims

Process Optimization

- Evaluate and improve production processes for consistency and efficiency
- Standardize preparation methods for scalability across outlets
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance efficiency

Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain accurate records of product specifications, SOPs, and testing reports
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and other regulations
- Maintain documentation and traceability for all ingredients and processes

Training & Auditing

- Design SOPs and hygiene protocols as departmental benchmarks
- Represent the department in internal and external audits

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
- 24 years experience in QSR, food manufacturing, or culinary R&D
- Strong knowledge of ingredients and their functionalities
- Proficiency in food lab testing, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life studies
- In-depth understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and local food safety laws
- Experience with nutritional analysis tools and food labelling standards
- Familiarity with cold-chain logistics and fresh produce handling
- Awareness of culinary trends and consumer behavior in the health food sector
- Passion for healthy eating and innovative food product concepts
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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