About the role

Senior Food Technologist

Job Summary:

The Senior Food Technologist at Hunger Inc. Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and quality within our product development team. This position focuses on enhancing food quality and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, significantly impacting our retail product offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the product development team in new product development via benchmarking, stability tests, and ship trials across multiple projects, primarily focusing on retail items.
Conduct comprehensive food quality assessments, including sensory evaluations, nutritional analysis, and shelf-life studies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, marketing, and production, to establish product specifications and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Utilize advanced food processing techniques and technologies to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Stay abreast of emerging trends in food technology and incorporate innovative solutions into product development processes.
Coordinate with development partners and flavor houses for new ingredients, packaging, etc., that can be used for innovation/optimization of products.
Help troubleshoot issues during daily production and packaging and conduct market research for raw materials and RTS products.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology.
2-3 years of relevant experience in the FMCG sector.
Proficiency in food formulation software and product development tools.
Experience with analytical techniques and laboratory equipment used in food technology.
Familiarity with food product testing methodologies and quality control processes.
Basic understanding of food processing techniques and preservation methods.
Proficient in technical software tools, Google Drive, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Legal Metrology.
Certification in FSSC 22000.
Certification in FOSTAC.
Certification in HACCP.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month.
Opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.
10 hours workday with a 5-day work week, following a roster system.
Collaborative and multi-functional team setting.
Potential for professional development and growth within the organization.
Flexible working hours depending on project requirements.
Potential additional perks to be determined.

Location: Bombay Sweet Shop, Unit 1, JAK Compound, Dadoji Konddeo Cross Ln, Byculla East, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027

Immediate Supervisor: R&D Head for Bombay Sweet Shop