Food Technologist - New Product Development (FMCG)

As a Food Technologist at Apple Edibles and Logistics Pvt Ltd., your role will involve innovating new products for tiffin snacks & meals targeted towards children aged 3 - 12 years old. You will be working at the in-house kitchen and leading R&D events, collaborating with food technicians and process technologists to design new dishes and food products that align with consumer trends and market demands. Key Responsibilities: - Product Creation: Develop new snack recipes and products like snack bars, chips, and crackers that cater to consumer preferences for healthier and more convenient options. - Manufacturing Feasibility: Ensure that developed recipes can be efficiently produced using factory processes while maintaining cost-effectiveness and product quality. - Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all new products comply with local and international food safety regulations. - Market Awareness: Stay updated on consumer trends related to snacks, especially demands from parents & kids, to guide product development decisions. - Collaboration: Work closely with food technologists to ensure recipes are compatible with factory processes and meet quality standards. - Sensory and Taste Panels: Incorporate feedback from sensory panels to refine product recipes and meet consumer preferences. - Innovation: Integrate innovative ingredients and packaging solutions to enhance product appeal and sustainability. - Quality Assurances: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards throughout the factory development process. Skills and Qualifications: - Experience: Background in food sciences with practical experience in food development. - Education: PHD or degree in food technology, culinary arts, or a related field. - Skills: Creative and innovative thinking, understanding of ingredients and nutrition, familiarity with FSSAI and food safety regulations, and computer literacy. Location: Mumbai Compensation: - As per industry standard - Negotiable Apple Edibles and Logistics Pvt Ltd. has recently established a new food processing & manufacturing facility in Khopoli, Maharashtra. Join us in creating fun and nutritious food products for kids while staying abreast of market trends and regulations.,