Beverage Developer
Helderberg Personnel
- Cape Winelands, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparation of application samples and performing of analytical checks on development samples
- Selecting and sampling flavours for customer requirements
- Research of new ingredients
- Develop formulations, keeping costs and raw material sustainability in mind and liaising with QA, Sourcing and Production departments in this respect
- Coordinating and keeping record of samples coming in and going out of the laboratory
- Liaising with suppliers regarding raw material documentation and samples
- Managing development projects and organizing of project information
- Formulation of new products, line extensions or matches as per brief
- Sensory evaluation
- Compiling technical documentation and complete production handover
- Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Application Laboratory
- Ensuring flavor library is organized and up to date
- Attending factory trials when requested, both in-house and on customer premises
- Creating and maintaining recipes in SAP
- Collaborating with Technical Project Manager and Sales on all development projects
- BSc/National diploma in Food technology, Food Science or related qualification.
- At least 4 years work experience in a Product Development/Application position where experience was gained in the development of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, juices, energy drinks, etc.
- SAP experience and residing in or near Paarl will furthermore be advantageous
- The opportunity to join a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry
- A new and challenging role with the freedom to take ownership and make great things happen
- Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do
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