Overview
Cooking Validation Technologist at Campden BRI. This role supports the Instruction Development Team by developing and verifying cooking instructions for ready meals and raw meat, conducting practical trials using a range of appliances to ensure safe consumer cooking and accurate instructions.
Responsibilities
* Working primarily on Food Product Instruction (development) contracts. Develop and verify cooking instructions (practical trials) for products using appliances such as ovens, hobs, grills, steamers, and microwaves.
* Interpret data, results, and prepare contract reports.
* Contract project management and administration, including quoting, project tracking, and basic management of Instruction Services contract work under supervision.
* Maintenance of equipment and records for business management system purposes, including calibration of thermocouples, data loggers, and cooking appliances.
* Assist with hygiene and housekeeping activities and follow a clean-as-you-go policy.
* Support in a mix of contract, research, and training projects for the section and department, including offsite project work for thermal processing when required.
Requirements
* Preferably Science A-levels, or applicants with strong practical cooking skills.
* Interest, ability, and understanding of cooking foods to provide a good service to clients.
* Ability to plan, conduct, and report on Instruction Development contract project work with guidance from the line manager.
* Ability to work independently on small projects and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent practical skills with emphasis on food preparation.
* Good problem-solving ability with a practical, common-sense approach; interpretation and understanding of results is important.
* Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, as reports are prepared in Word and graphs in Excel.
* Good verbal and written communication skills to support client interaction.
Benefits
* Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* Generous work save pension scheme, with company-matched contributions up to 10%
* Culture focused on work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
* Subsidised onsite restaurant
Additional Information
We are based in a rural location, so you must be able to drive and have your own transport. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Research Services
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