Food Innovation Specialist

vor 1 Woche

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Univar Solutions Vollzeit

About the Role

Univar Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Food Innovation Specialist to join our team in Essen, Germany. As a key member of our global food solutions team, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative food formulations and supporting the activities of our Essen Food Solutions Centre.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new product prototypes to demonstrate ingredient functionality and improve products for key customers in applications such as baking, prepared food, dairy, or plant-based food.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and product management teams to develop new consumer products or formulations.
  • Create and prepare detailed results of trials and testing panels for review and summarize the results in technical reports.
  • Prepare bench-top samples and evaluate ingredients and process performance of products against product attributes and customer specifications.
  • Develop recipes and new products for industry tradeshows.
  • Lead engaging product demonstrations through live or recorded webinars and trainings.
  • Work closely with marketing to create promotional content for campaigns and the digital knowledge center.
  • Under the guidance of the Food Development Chef, plan and complete tasks while maintaining accurate and complete records.
  • Establish and implement finished product specifications.
  • Work with commercial kitchen equipment and develop workflow procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including the cleaning of equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.

Requirements

  • A true and demonstrable passion for food, including food science and the creation of great food products that appeal to modern consumer trends.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to develop successful business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM platforms.
  • Good presentation skills, engaging personality, and the ability to inspire innovation.
  • Driving license.

Education and Experience

  • A degree in Food Science/Food Technology is preferred, but consideration will be given to relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with product development.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with ingredient functionality.
  • Knowledge in food product design, formulation, process design, product scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization.
  • An in-depth understanding of bakery and dairy products is appreciated.
  • Knowledge of starches and their use would be a significant advantage.

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