Authentic Spice manufacturing company that is expanding on its current range is seeking to employ a Food Technologist to be based in Waterfall. The ideal candidate must be able to commence duty by 01st October and new product must be ready to hit the shelves 01st December 2020.

Qualifications:
Matric
Relevant Degree/Diploma in Food Science or Technology
Minimum of 3 years previous experience

Duties include but not limited to:
1. Generating new product ideas and recipes
2. Ensure food is produced safely and hygienically
3. Follow government quality and safety standards
4. Modifying and improving existing recipes
5. Designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale
6. Create samples
7. Work with various flavours and textures
8. Liaising with marketing staff
9. Ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met
10. Identifying and choosing products from suppliers
11. Monitoring the use of additives
12. Testing and examining samples
13. Writing reports.

Keys skills:
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. Good teamworking abilities
3. Confidence
4. The ability to work independently
5. Meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to food hygiene and safety
6. Strong analytical and numerical skills.