Food development jobs have become a go-to choice for those passionate about cuisine and market trends. It’s an incredibly diverse career option, where you can expect to be responsible for a wide range of duties, from research to working in high-spec kitchens alongside food technicians and technologists.
Now, the current job market is fiercely competitive, and for some, it can be difficult to find a fantastic opportunity. The food and drink sector is no exception.
However, whether you’re someone looking for a new career or simply a hiring manager searching for suitable candidates, Silven Recruitment can help.
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Browse Silven Recruitment’s job vacancies to find the ideal role for you.
Senior Development Technologist
Senior Development Technologist Glasgow c£35,000 Job Reference: GG/16016...
Food Development Overview
A Food Developer is an individual who is responsible for the manufacturing processes of food and beverage products. In essence, they check and ensure food safety, inventing recipes that are factory-ready and of exceptional quality.
Food development roles can be found in multiple sectors, so there may also be additional tasks that are specific to that sector. Food Developers may work with:
- Food and beverage manufacturing companies
- Research associations
- Retailers
- Local authorities
Food Development Responsibilities
Of course, depending on the role and company you work for, tasks will vary. However, a typical line-up of duties for a food development role would include:
- Research food and competitors
- Create new food products
- Test prototypes and run trials
- Improve existing products
- Develop processes for creating new products
- Check and approve labelling and product specifications