Food Technologist

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
• 2–4 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