Beverage DeveloperReference: CPT000379-CB-2A position has opened up for a Beverage Developer in the Winelands area. Experience developing soda, beer, cider, juice, energy drinks, and alcoholic drinks is essential.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPreparation of application samples and performing 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 organising project information.Formulation of new products, line extensions, or matches as per brief.Sensory evaluation.Compiling technical documentation and completing production handover.Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Application Laboratory.Ensuring the flavour 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.Minimum RequirementsFood Science/Food Technology degree/diploma.Minimum 4 years experience as a Food Scientist/Technologist.Proficient on SAP.Experience in the development of soda, flavoured high alcoholic beverages, spirit coolers, beers, ciders, juices (100%, nectar, drinks), energy drinks, including sugar reduction in all the above categories.PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position. We will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the number of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain in our database, and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.*** In the meantime, please download our EBOOK which will hopefully help you understand our process and how we work.When applying, ensure your CV is in WORD or PDF format, and not scanned. Scanned CVs will not be considered. If you are unable to apply through the link we have provided, please upload your CV to our website here.We reserve the right to stop/renew adverts. By applying to our adverts, you accept our POPI Act policy, a copy of which can be found on our website.Package & Remuneration
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