Research and Development Food Technologist

Job title:

Research and Development Food Technologist

Company:

Greggs

Job description

Vacancy InformationWe have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Development Team in our development kitchens here at Newcastle on a full-time basis. This role reports to the Senior In house Development Manager, the candidate would be directly responsible for food related research and development in Bakery sweet and savoury products with activity around ingredient functionally and reporting. They would also be involved in future projects linked to external targets and innovative technologies. You will liaise with all levels of the business, having the opportunity to influence decisions and have a real impact on future growth plans.We can offer you:25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating dayManagement Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salaryProfit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our employees who have at least 6-month service, or more, each yearPrivate Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependantsPermanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income schemeYou will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantagesDefined contribution management pension schemeDeath in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salaryColleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced productsShare save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profitsCareer progression and learning and developmentEmployee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeingPerks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offersCycle to Work schemeA company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read aboutColleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one anotherAbout the role

• This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne, with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days based out of our Foodzone @ Balliol Park in Newcastle.

What you’ll doUse your scientific knowledge to develop and carry out research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products/ ingredients and study the potential of new products/ ingredients.Reformulate existing products on our current manufacturing platforms to enhance performance and quality.Develop process solutions which deliver against guidelines set by external bodies such as Public Health; reductions of nutritional components in productsHelp develop and review business approach to the Ultra Processed Food (UPF) agenda.Transfer innovative technologies into our process, development, and site teams.To work on scientific enhancements of products with our suppliers and industry expertsBuild key relationships within our Greggs networkLiaise and build relationships with key suppliers, universities and other industry experts/research bodies and coordinate any streams of workReport, analyse, create methodology and present all findings in a well-documented and scientific mannerAbout youYou will fit right into this role if you:Essential CriteriaRelevant food degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industryR&D experience/ Scientific backgroundYou are curious, experimental and have hands on product development and process experienceDesirable CriteriaPractical bakery development experienceGreat problem-solving skillsA great sense of creativity, innovation and BlueSky thinkingCan demonstrate excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detailHave strong IT skills including Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, TeamsBe self-motivated, have great organisational skills that allow you to operate independently.Have an absolute fascination of food, ingredients, and technology.Have excellent written & verbal communication skills and the ability to present ideas and opportunities (including using known presentational tools)Have the proven ability to work cross functionally and collaborativelyCan multi-task and work with multiple priorities at pace, delivering results within tight timescalesEnjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results togetherAre supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is goodAbout GreggsHere at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We’re hard-working, but above all else we’re family; and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.

Expected salary

£50000 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:50:17 GMT

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