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Development Technologist

2 months ago


Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Yvette Harrison Full time
Be part of winning team to fast forward innovation

  • Balance creative flair with practical solutions
  • If you're a passionate foodie this is the role for you

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bout the company
Life Health Foods is dedicated to providing people with healthy, delicious plant-based food.

Their passion is woven into everything they do, from their commitment to great taste, to using non-GM ingredients, to sourcing locally wherever possible.

With brands such as Bean Supreme, Naked Cuisine, Vegie Delights, Lisa's and Kato, all produced from their modern Avondale factory, this is indeed a rare opportunity for a technically savvy Technologist with creative flair / or a commercial Chef with industrial production experience.


About the role


Here is an incredibly interesting role for a Developer who already has several years' experience under their belt and is ready to make their mark in a fast-paced environment.


In this hands-on role you will:

  • Undertake endtoend development and optimisation of products and processes, both new or existing.
  • Provide support to procurement and quality to recommend, evaluate and substitute raw materials to address supply chain issues or to improve cost and quality.
  • Ensure all master data, formulations, packaging information, artwork and raw material specifications are accurate, and comply with all relevant legislation.
  • Provide support with the design of HACCP plans, and ensure all products are designed to comply to GMP and Food Safety requirements.
  • Provide training to Operators as part of the NPD and renovation process.
  • Provide culinary and technical support for Food Service Marketing and Sales. This will involve assisting with onsite catering for important events from time to time so you need to be a good cook.

Skills and experience
You have a well-rounded toolbox of skills and experience

The essentials are:
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Education: Tertiary qualification in Food Technology or a related field / or 5-10 years culinary experience as a qualified Chef across a range of hospitality competencies.
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Experience: you'll have a minimum of 3 years' food development experience from within a manufacturing environment.
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Practical & Hands on: This is not a desk job. You're happy getting your hands dirty, relish getting stuck in in the kitchen developing recipes, and love the time spent in the factory leading trials or improvement initiatives.
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Other key attributes: creative flair, courage to challenge the norm, able to work at pace and under pressure, initiative, highly organised, attention to detail, great communicator, and are a team player.

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