Assistant Food Technologist

As an Assistant Food Technologist on a 12 month fixed-term contract, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing food products that align with market trends and consumer preferences. Your duties will include creating new recipes, refining existing ones, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and profitability. You will work between our Culinary Centre in Trafford Park and our Media City office, with occasional opportunities to work from home depending on the project. You will have the chance to work on brands such as Krave/Tresor, Coco Pops, Rice Krispies and Kellogg’s brand as part of a team reporting to the R&D Cereal Technical Manager for Kids & Teens Brands.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring seamless execution and optimal efficiency.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Innovation - Developing new products and processes and modifying existing ones in the kitchen and pilot plant.
• Testing - Running plant trials of new products and coordinating first productions.
• Research - Researching consumer markets and the latest technologies to create new product concepts.
• Procurement - Selecting raw materials and ingredients and preparing product costings to ensure profitability.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Experience in a Food Technologist role or similar.
• Passion for creative product development in the food sector.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• High levels of proactivity and a results-driven mindset, focusing on keeping the consumer at the centre of our efforts.

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.