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 recommendationsWHAT YOU''LL BRING- A genuine love of food- Previous experience in food manufacturing- HACCP Level 2, and a degree in Food Technology or Food ..... full job details .....