Senior Food Technologist

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Ensure that food products meet required standards set by Eskort Pty Ltd, their customers and regulatory authorities.Adhere hygiene standards and procedures.Communicate to superiors any and all issues that occur immediately.Develop new products according to set requirements, i.e. product, pack and cost.Evaluate alternative raw materials for either cost reduction and/or product enhancement.Regular contact and interaction with suppliers to stay abreast with the latest technology in ingredients, additives and packaging.Work together with Top Management in maintaining the implemented systems as well as making sure that Products that are manufactured by Eskort Limited will not cause any harm to the consumer.Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment with compliance to all statutory safety regulations.Production Trials (60%) - Using and understanding the relevant equipment in the production process to manufacture a product and/or to assist the production employees to complete a specified product for trial purposes.Technical Specifications (10%) Compile and update product technical documents according to specified templates.Product Evaluation Panels (15%) - Using sensory evaluation methods to test the outcome of performed product tests and to conclude product tests and projects.Validation of product formulations and methods used on the production floor (15%) Using floor recipes and process flows to verify and improve processes in production.Perform all other duties assigned to you.Please note that if you have not received a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.