Job description
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled food scientist to join our team in the marshmallow manufacturing division. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food science and a solid understanding of the science behind marshmallow production.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on ingredients used in marshmallow production, including sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, and flavors, to optimize taste, texture, and stability of marshmallows.
- Develop and test new formulations for marshmallows, using a variety of food science techniques and equipment, to improve product quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with production and quality control teams to ensure that marshmallow manufacturing processes meet regulatory and safety standards, while maintaining product consistency.
- Analyze data from sensory evaluations and consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement in marshmallow formulations and production processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements in marshmallow manufacturing and incorporate them into product development and production processes.
- Communicate with suppliers and vendors to evaluate new ingredients and technologies that could enhance the quality and efficiency of marshmallow manufacturing.
- Assist in the scale-up of new formulations and production processes from pilot to full-scale production.
- Train and mentor junior food scientists and production personnel in the science and technology of marshmallow manufacturing
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,940.00-£37,625.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 8553