Job Introduction
We're currently recruiting a dedicated New Product Development Technologist (NPD) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in the Cuisine Centre on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a New Product Development Technologist, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
More about the role:
Could you bring your spark to Cuisine Centre? Here's what you need to know before applying:
- Co-ordinate and manage development samples and prepare samples for submissions internally and externally, for both NPD and improvements
- Ordering of new ingredients and packaging and helping to manage suppliers
- Assist in driving a foodie culture within the business and keep abreast of food trends inside and outside of the business
- Ensure all ingredient and product specifications are available from suppliers and internally in a timely manner in line with submissions and factory trials.
- Costing of new products to help ensure they are commercially viable
- Assessing the cook times and portion sizes of new products.
- Assist with managing the handover process to production teams following product approval.
- Assist with factory trials to ensure kitchen samples are replicated in the factory.
- Manage the NPD kitchen and ingredients.
- Calculate nutritional data for all products.
- Complete presentations prior to submissions for clients.
Who you are:
Our ideal NPD Technologist will:
- Candidate needs to be true foodie and knowledge of food trends, with chef experience being desirable
- Food Science degree or equivalent desirable but not essential
- Understanding of nutrition desirable
- Ideally 1-3 years’ experience in NPD with manufacturing as a chef or technologist, ideally working with chilled products. Will consider driven graduate.
- Food manufacturing safety & hygiene legislation desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Good PC skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Driving licence essential
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
Job Reference: com/1204/72299002/52155331/MEDWJ
Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.
What we'll give:
NPD Technologist - Cuisine Centre
£27500 per annum
40 hours per week
There will be some travelling required between the St Albans and St Helens sites, as well occasionally to supplier and client sites.