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Senior NPD Technologist

Employer
Compass Group UK Ireland
Salary
£35000 per annum
Closing date
18 Aug 2022

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Sector
Foodservice
Hours
Full Time

Senior NPD Technologist

Assisting the NPD Manager to drive and manage the NPD process from concept to launch for our NHS and private hospital menus, our staff and visitor restaurant menus, as well as our multiple primary school menus. In addition, there is often ad hoc projects to manage.

  1. Co-ordinate and manage development samples and prepare samples for submissions internally and externally, for both NPD and improvements
  2. Ordering of new ingredients and packaging
  3. Day-to-day supplier management (many ingredients currently outsourced from multiple suppliers)
  4. Assisting in day-to-day management of key internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Calculating and assessing nutritional content and allergens for all products.
  6. Writing and checking product specification
  7. Assist in driving a foodie culture within the business and keep abreast of food trends inside and outside of the business
  8. Ensure all ingredient and product specifications are available from suppliers and internally in a timely manner in line with submissions and factory trials.
  9. Costing of new products to help ensure they are commercially viable
  10. Assessing the cook times and portion sizes of new products.
  11. Managing the handover process to production teams following product approval.
  12. Assist with factory trials to ensure kitchen samples are replicated in the factory.
  13. Manage the NPD kitchen and ingredients.
  14. Complete presentations prior to submissions for clients.
  15. Deputising for NPD manager 2 days a week.
  • 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
  • Ideally 1-3 years’ experience in NPD with manufacturing as a chef or technologist, ideally working with chilled products.
  • Food manufacturing safety & hygiene legislation desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Good PC skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Driving licence and own transport 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:

    • 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
    • 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 programme

    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/0908/72299002/52506173/MED

    Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.

    Senior NPD Technologist
    • up to £35,000 per Annum depending on experince
    • 40 hours per week
    • Based in St Albans
    • Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
    • Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
    • Pension contribution

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