Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?
We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.
About The Role
To lead and coordinate factory process trials for new and existing products, ensuring that manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, and capable of consistently producing high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, and commercial requirements. The Process Technologist supports the successful scale-up of products from kitchen development to full-scale production while driving continuous process improvement.
As a Process Technologist, your key responsibilities will be :
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Plan, coordinate, and conduct factory trials for new products from development kitchens to pilot and full-scale manufacturing.
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Ensure all trials comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
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Prepare trial documentation, including trial plans, recipes, and production instructions.
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Record process parameters such as temperatures, pH, cooking/chilling times, consistency, filling weights, and line speeds.
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Collect and analyse trial data to evaluate product quality and process performance
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Troubleshoot processing issues encountered during trials and recommend corrective actions and complete the appropriate documentation.
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Evaluate product yields, waste levels, production efficiency, and process capability.
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Recommend process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and minimise waste.
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Prepare detailed trial reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
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Collate and manage product samples post-trial for organoleptic assessment and laboratory testing/shelf life evaluation
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Create Quality Attribute sheets for raw materials and finished products for the current and new products
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Carry out ongoing process validation and reviews of existing processes and equipment to ensure site due diligence requirements are met and continuously improved
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Lead raw material benchmarking activities, comparing supplier offerings to drive quality improvements and cost efficiencies
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Carry out Taste panel of current and new product lines. Document findings and implement corrective actions.
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Ensure all recipe workflow projects are completed according to the defined critical path, with key milestones met on schedule and dependencies effectively managed.
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Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and company food safety procedures.
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Work on any other projects are guided by the line manager.
What we are looking for:
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Educated to Science degree level or equivalent
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Food manufacturing and processes knowledge of cook/chill operation
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Accurate attention to detail & outstanding organisational skills
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Computer literate – good MS Office skills, including Excel
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Good numerical skills
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Ability to multitask and work to deadlines
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May require working flexible hours to support production schedules and factory trials.
Why Join Us at Absolute Taste?
Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.
We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.
You can also enjoy benefits such as:
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25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
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Company Pension
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Life Assurance
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Employee Wellbeing Program
If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
