Food Technologist

At Pasta Evangelists, We believe that Pasta makes everything better.
We are looking for a Food technologist to join our teams to ensure that our products are safe, compliant and delicious, and ready for launch - all while working at the heart of innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Set up external product specifications.
• Generate accurate pack copy that meets all legal and retailer-specific requirements.
• Oversee the completion and approval of back-of-pack information, retailer labels and
  artwork to ensure compliance with technical labelling policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain all technical information across internal digital systems to guarantee product
  safety, traceability and compliance.
• Apply your knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9, particularly with regard to supplier approval,
  supplier risk assessment, raw material compliance and label approval/sign-off.
• Conduct due diligence on products to ensure compliance with all technical policies, labelling
  regulations and new or changing legislation

• Review and approve raw material specifications using digital specification systems.
• Lead the onboarding and approval of new suppliers using supplier questionnaires,
  verification checks and compliance documentation.
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure that raw materials meet quality, safety and
  regulatory standards

• Collaborate closely with the NPD and EPD teams to support the development of new and
  improved products from concept to launch.
• Participate in product design and industrialisation phases and technical feasibility
  assessments.
• Ensure critical paths are met to guarantee timely and compliant product launches.
• Following final recipe sign-off, prepare production monitoring forms and documentation.
• Coordinate and sign off technical validations, including product testing, shelf-life
  assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Oversee production trials and promote a culture of technical excellence among production
  teams through training and hands-on support.

• Manage recurring technical or consumer-reported issues by defining clear diagnostic
  processes and identifying corrective actions.
• Conduct nutritional and technical benchmarking as required to drive continuous
  improvement.

• You have a background in food science, chemistry, nutrition or a related field.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations, UK/EU food labelling legislation and
  industry standards is essential.
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• Experience of using digital technical systems to manage raw material specifications, artwork
  approval and supplier compliance.
• Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects
  simultaneously.
• You are a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and the confidence to drive
  activities independently.
• You are a collaborative communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally in an
  international team environment.
• Knowledge of chilled food production would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Creativity and a passion for great food, especially pasta! Experience with NPD/EPD processes and bringing new products to market.
• … A Pasta lover!

• Competitive salary
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Are you ready to join the Pasta Revolution?
Pasta Evangelists was born nine years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We're on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering £3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.
Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers – our Evangelists – who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.
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