Job Description

- Food Technologist

As a Food Technologist, you'll play a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining our product offerings. You'll ensure that every meal we serve meets the highest standards of taste, safety, nutrition, and consistency. This is a hands-on role that blends culinary creativity with scientific precision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development

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o Innovate and improve recipes, dressings, and toppings with a focus on taste, nutrition, and shelf life
o Collaborate with chefs and nutritionists to create seasonal and functional menu items
o Conduct sensory evaluations and trials to refine product quality
o Conduct pilot runs and defines the roadmap to scale-up of recipes from lab to food production

2. Quality Assurance & Control

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o Develop and implement SOPs for food safety, hygiene, and ingredient handling
o Monitor raw material specifications and vendor compliance to ensure adherence to the prescribed quality and food safety standards
o Conduct routine audits and inspections across kitchen and supply chain operations
o Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues
o Coordinate and ensure for smooth product rollouts with adherence to the prescribed quality standards

3.

Nutritional Analysis & Labelling

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o Ensure accurate nutritional profiling and allergen declarations for all menu items
o Work with marketing and compliance teams to support transparent labelling and claimsProcess Optimization:

o Evaluate and improve processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in production and products
o Standardize preparation methods for scalability across outlets
o Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance operational efficiency

4. Documentation and Compliance

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o Maintain accurate records of product specifications, SOPs, and testing reports
o Stay updated and ensure compliance on FSSAI and other relevant food regulations including HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards
o Ensure documentation and traceability for all ingredients and processes

5.

Training and Auditing

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o Design the SOPs, protocols for hygiene and standards for quality to be used as benchmark and guiding principles
o Participate and represent department in internal and external audits

Requirements

o Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
o 2-4 years of experience in a QSR, food manufacturing, or culinary R&D environment
o Sound knowledge of ingredients (flour, yeast, etc.) and their functionalities.
o Proficient in food lab testing methods for sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies
o Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, local food safety laws and industry best practices
o Experience with nutritional analysis tools and food labelling standards
o Experience working with cold-chain logistics and fresh produce
o Knowledge of culinary trends and consumer behaviour in the health food space
o Passion for healthy eating and innovative food concepts
o Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What We Offer

o Competitive salary and performance incentives
o A vibrant, health-conscious work culture
o Opportunities for growth and innovation
o Free salads (yes, really!)