Overview

We are seeking a personable and investigative Interim NPD Technologist to join an established food manufacturer in the South of England. This role is ideal for someone with a background as a development chef who can work closely with chefs to understand their processes and methods. The position involves acting as an extra pair of eyes in the kitchen to investigate yields and identify opportunities to reduce waste.

The Role

As the Interim NPD Technologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with chefs to understand their methods, ingredients, and processes, and why they use them.
• Acting as an extra pair of eyes in the kitchen to observe and investigate yields, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Identifying and implementing strategies to reduce waste and enhance cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Conducting trials and validations to optimise recipes and processes.
• Documenting findings, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights to the team.
• Ensuring all products and processes comply with food safety and regulatory standards.

The Candidate

The ideal Interim NPD Technologist will have:

• Previous experience as a development chef with hands-on knowledge of culinary processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of investigating yields and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong working relationships with chefs and the wider team.
• Observant and detail-oriented, able to spot inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Understanding of food safety and regulatory standards within the food manufacturing industry.