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New Product Development Technician

New Product Development Technician

Fresh Start RecruitmentShirebrook
30+ days ago
Salary
£12.20 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

REF : 24066JIFSR

New Product Development Technician

Shirebrook, Derbyshire

The role is Monday – Friday (8 hours per day – 40 hours a week)

Pay : £11.44 per hour

Additional Benefits : career opportunities, onsite parking, canteen, weekly pay

Are you looking for long term employment with an opportunity to secure a permanent contract? Then we want to hear from you!

You will be required to complete an initial assessment prior to your start date.

The Role :

To prepare and make product samples in the New Product Development kitchen, according to customer briefs, company recipes and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collection of raw materials from warehouse, factory and freezers
  • Prepare product samples (e.g. sauces / marinades / dressings / pellets) in the kitchen
  • Check and record product sample pH and viscosity
  • Ensure product sample conforms to the recipe, which will include taste tasting
  • Prepare boxes of samples for dispatch to the customer
  • Prepare samples and products for testing externally
  • Provide general assistance
  • Input recipes (and make amendments) to the Company’s Database System
  • General hygiene and housekeeping duties
  • Liaising with colleagues in Production, Buying, Warehouse, Technical
  • Creating and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and colleagues
  • Taking responsibility for own development and progression

Skills Required :

  • Ideally, experience in working in a food production / catering environment
  • Practical skills and knowledge in food preparation and cooking
  • The ability to be consistently accurate, demonstrating attention to detail and working to the highest possible standards
  • The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a close team
  • The ability to work to given deadlines, focusing on the tasks required
  • Flexibility around working hours during busy periods
  • A good command of English and good communication skills
  • Competent IT skills, use of MS Office and database input

    • You must be able to work full-time as there is limited flexibility.

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