Hours of Work:
8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
8.00am to 2.30pm Friday
Established in 1968, Sleaford Quality Foods Ltd is a leading supplier of dehydrated herbs, spices, starches, fruit, and an extensive range of dried blended products to the foodservice and food manufacturing industries.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our fast-paced Innovation Team at SQF
The purpose of the role is to develop new and innovative products and provide support at all stages of the development process from concept to product trials.
Main Responsibilities
- Work alongside relevant functions to support the development of new products
- Visit and liaise directly with customers to identify and present new concepts
- Prepare technical documentation and evaluate HACCP requirements for new products
- Ability to match new and current recipes to customer requirements
- Maintain a comprehensive database of recipe information and costings
- Identify emerging food and market trends
Attributes
- A positive and customer focussed approach in line with our company values
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experienced in NPD role working with functional ingredients
- Detail orientated with a high level of accuracy
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Full UK driving licence
Sleaford Quality Foods boasts a 1* accreditation from Best Companies and offers an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement including the day after your birthday
- Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Various employee engagement initiatives such as Breakfast with the Boss, insight days and monthly company briefings
- Company pension contributions above the statutory minimum
- Life assurance scheme
- Training opportunities for all
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team, should you wish to apply, please forward a copy of your CV to Yvette Day by 1st September Yvette.Day@sleafordqf.com