https://jobs.co.uk/job/process-technologist-zest--25eac0eb-a1cd-4005-9693-1158e4468374 RSS feed for Process Technologist at Zest. en-gb Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:24:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/process-technologist-zest--25eac0eb-a1cd-4005-9693-1158e4468374 https://jobs.co.uk/job/process-technologist-zest--25eac0eb-a1cd-4005-9693-1158e4468374 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £40000 - £45000/annum | Type: Permanent | 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 pos... Permanent