As our teams grow, we are on the lookout for our next Product and Process Development Technologist based at our site in Hendon.

As we embark on a journey of growth, this position will crucial to translate product briefs into concepts and taking concepts from the creative team and developing to translate into manufacturable products.

This is an exciting opportunity to proactively lead the way, by defining new and innovative ways of working to improve our effectiveness, so that we can share our Care about Baking with more people.

Every day is different at TBF, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

All sample making, information collection to scale up to factory version ensuring accurate costs collated and managing all documentation of the development process.
Translate product briefs from the creative studio and customers into products that will delight and meet requirements as laid out and specified.
Working closely with procurement to source ingredients of a suitable quality.
Ensure the ingredients that you are using in product development have provisional approval from technical and full approval if products progress through the development and trial phase.
Hands on kitchen work to produce quality product samples, either following a set recipe, for internal and external product presentations.
Identifying any potential continuous improvement initiatives that arise, testing product differences with new ingredients or process to ensure quality is maintained.
As part of continuous improvement work in collaboration with key stakeholders to develop and adapt existing recipes to maintain or improve taste, texture, quality and cost.
You will work with production teams to carry out production trials making sure that that trials are documented in a trial report
The trial report needs to capture the detail of the trial such as recipe, line settings, adjustments made through trial if any, spc data where applicable and any other relevant process information.
You will be part of the team that will commission any new equipment acquired to ensure there is a smooth transition from previous production process / technique to the new.
Collect objective product measurement from the trials eg dimensions, aw, pH and any other relevant measures identified.
Where applicable ensure that trials are carried out into finished packaging to allow packaging to be evaluated.
Ensure accurate & up to date house-keeping of all production trial and process documentation / record keeping status of the project.
Arranging product samples for microbiological and shelf-life testing, as well as conducting organoleptic assessments to ensure product quality and safety.
Attend first production runs to support the production team and where necessary provide ongoing support to address any ongoing issues.

To be successful in this role you must:

You will be an absolute foodie, with experience of launching commercially viable products
A passion for food and a good understanding of the current markets and trends
Several years in a food environment e.g., Restaurant, bakery or similar Product Development role
Chef / Bakery related qualification is desirable
The skills to develop recipes using factory processes
Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sites' manufacturing capabilities, systems, and processing parameters
Developing strong working relationships with colleagues across the business to ensure trials are organised effectively and products are launched on time and in line with business objectives and customers' expectations
Excellent communication skills
Highly organised with a great attention to detail
Time management skills and able to work to tight deadlines
Good numeracy and computer skills
An understanding of product and nutrition
Creative and innovative thinking
Ability to work on own with minimal supervision and use sound judgment
The ability to encourage and motivate people
Troubleshooting skills

What’s in it for you?

Free products on the job.
Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
50% GAIL’s discount card and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. As well as access to our benefits platform.
3 months career break with your job waiting for you when you return.
Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…

If you are successful at our pre-screening stage, we can provide you with the full job description

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