Process Technologist

Zest is recruiting a Process Technologist to join a food development team, supporting projects from concept through to post-launch. You'll be the one running the trials, solving the process problems and making sure every dish that reaches production matches the quality set in the kitchen.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Leading production trials, keeping every stakeholder aligned at each stage of the project
• Managing trials against agreed timelines, working closely with the planning team
• Chairing pre- and post-trial meetings, pulling in input from across the business
• Running trial tastings and holding the line on dish quality against sign-off standards
• Setting clear objectives for each trial and communicating the outcomes and recommendations
• Completing the full range of validations needed to prove a dish out taste, texture, cooking performance, freezer and transit testing
• Keeping costings accurate and up to date at every stage of development
• Working with procurement and technical colleagues to make sure new ingredients meet agreed specifications
• Acting as a technical go-to for production and technical teams, supporting quality through to launch and beyond
• Providing post-launch support at launch and release meetings
• Spotting root causes behind production and process issues, and leading quality audits with practical recommendations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A genuine love of food
• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• HACCP Level 2, and a degree in Food Technology or Food Science
• Confident, engaging communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, with real accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Solid project management skills
• A positive, driven, can-do attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working as part of a team

Whats in it for you:

• Working for a B Corp business that really stand on Quality and sustainability
• Bonus paid out annually on top of your Salary*
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free food!!!
• Great Pension contributions
• Endless Learning and Development opportunities - really take your career where you want it to go

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, all candidates must have UK Right to work. If you would like to find out more and arrange a confidential conversation please reach out to Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)