Food Technologist

Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$70000 per annum
Published:
June 6th, 2025
Location:
Braeside, Victoria, Australia
Reference:
BH-307064
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About the role:
  • A well-known food manufacturer in the South-Eastern suburbs.
  • Fixed term permanent position for 8 months with a potential to extend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Start asap.
About your duties:
  • Developing formulations for products, improvement of formulations 
  • Using Labelling Software, artwork review, compiling ingredient declarations and nutrition information panels for sample submissions in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • Conduct trials for product improvement, assessment of new or replacement ingredients and shelf-life extensions.
  • Participate in sensory assessments of products and ingredients.
  • Participate in preparing for and execution of production trials.
  • Prepare scaled up production formulations and instructions for final review and approval.
  • Follow personal hygiene standards and maintain expected housekeeping and cleaning standards within the development kitchen to meet the Food Safety & Quality Program requirements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation relevant to tasks undertaken and associated with the Food Safety & Quality Program.
  • Maintain a safe workspace and carry out all duties within OH&S guidelines.
About you:
  • Tertiary qualification in Food Science or closely related discipline
  • Relevant experience in food manufacturing 
  • Experience with formulating chilled RTE products is preferred.
  • Understanding of GMP and GLP
  • Team player and a CAN-DO attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multitasker and great organizational skills

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630

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