For an international Food Ingredients Distributor working in Europe, Africa, West Asia we are looking for the
Food Technologist for Savoury and Culinary Applications
experience in meat would be an asset.
Applications include soups, sauces, dressings, emulsified sauces ready meals,
savory dishes, snacks, sausages, hams, injected meats, fish products, spreads,
and plant-based alternatives.
The Application Technologist serves as our expert in both the theoretical and practical aspects of a specific application area.
- This role plays a pivotal part in identifying market trends and translating them into recipes, concepts, and campaigns.
- The Application Technologist develops expertise in new ingredients, explores their synergies with other components, and creates application-focused knowledge.
- Additionally, the Technologist design and deliver application training programs and client seminars.
- The Application Technologist act as the primary point of contact for our Technical Sales Managers (TSMs) requiring application support to advance key projects.
Your Location :
Ideally you live in Germany, Austria, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Croatiathis position is remote, you work from home and in the average 3 days per week from our technical centre in Györ in Hungary (between Budapest and Vienna)in Györ you can use free of charge our company appartment.we pay the travelling costs from your location to Györ.Tasks
1. Technical Support and Development
Develop out concepts, campaigns, and recipes by leveraging a wide range of our ingredients while tailoring recipes and processes to align with local preferences and capabilities.Provide technical support on ingredients, formulations, processes, and applications for selected key projects (as designated by the SBM) to enhance service levels and deliver added value.2. Training and Knowledge Sharing
Enhance the technical expertise of TSMs by designing and conducting training programs (focused on applications or ingredients) and supplying in-depth technical insights.Collaborate with other Application Technologists and SBMs to identify and emphasize global trends.Document and disseminate learnings from case studies, industrial trials, ingredient testing, and similar initiatives.Create and share value propositions for selected new and existing ingredients.3. Client Interaction and Trials
Design trial protocols and provide technical expertise for client visits our labsVisit and support key clients, conducting trials at their facilities to advance critical projects.Deliver high-level technical support in close collaboration with, and under the guidance of, the sales team.4. Supplier and Regulatory EngagementMaintain direct engagement with the laboratories and technical service teams of suppliers to stay updated on the latest ingredient developments.Assess and provide recommendations regarding new suppliers or ingredients.Stay informed on EU regulatory and labeling requirements.Requirements
Degree in Food Technology or a comparable field, with 5+ years of experience in production or product development.Alternatively, vocational high school certification with 20+ years of experience in product development across a broad range of ingredients in relevant segments.In-depth technological expertise in application areas within covered segments.Proven ability to design and execute complex experiments.Commitment to offering solutions and working with value-added ingredients.A creative, innovative mindset with a proven ability to think outside the box.Strong communication, proactivity, analytical thinking, and a supportive approach.Excellent English proficiency.Willingness to travel (approximately 60%, including regular presence in our labsPlease describe your experience
about Food applications, hydrocolloids and processes in a cover Letter.
We are looking also for a 2nd TechnologistBakery & Confectionery Application Technologist m / f / d
Applications include chocolate, coatings, compounds, baked goods (including
savoury snacks), bakery enzymes, confectionery (e.g., gummies, dragees,
candies), fine bakery glazes, fillings, bars)
Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting
GFIC is a boutique recruitment consultancy situated to the south of Munich, founded by Alfred Geiger in 2006
GFIC is consulting in FMGC FoodIngredients Starch Glucose Sweeteners Flavours FruitPreparations Beverages Dairy Nutraceuticals Pharma Colours Cosmetics Hydrocolloids and more
GFIC is consulting in Recruitment (Full Time, Interims Positions, Members for the Advisory Board)
GFIC is consulting global
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