Junior Food Technologist

The Organisation

We are Groenz and we have been part of New Zealand and Australia's food service industry for over 20 years, providing high quality sauces and condiments to hotels, restaurants and cafes across the Oceania. We also supply the biggest QSR brands in the world. 

Groenz strong values are the backbone of our organisation. More than producing the best products to the highest quality standards, we believe in the power of people in building strong and fair partnerships across the globe.

In addition to our house brands- Frenchmaid , Kiwi Style and In-house Systems- Groenz has a strong focus on custom made solutions, including but not limited to: custom made formulations, ideation, menu innovation, and more.

About this role.

We are seeking a Food Technologist to cover for Parental Leave for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

1.       Support the Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) team in the formulation, testing and commercialization of new product developments (NPD) and existing product improvements/development (EPD).

2.       Assist in taking concepts such as sauces, dressings, marinades and emulsified products from benchtop trials through to full-scale commercial manufacturing, ensuring strict compliance with Food Safety and FSANZ regulations.

3.       Performs shelf-life and stability studies according to NPD Procedure: Microbiological, Analytical, & Sensory.

4.       Maintains RD&I Kitchen/Laboratory to be operational.

The person:

·       Passion for food, flavour and innovation

·       Practical understanding of sauce, emulsion, dressing and marinade product properties

·       Ability to conduct analytical methods through hands-on experience operating pH meter, refractometers, Bostwick consistometers, etc.

·       Ability to setup, perform and analyse sensory evaluation through different methods

·       Computer literate

Industry Exposure:

·       Prior internship or 1–2 years of entry-level experience in a food manufacturing environment (experience with liquid processing, sauces, or condiments is highly advantageous)

·       Capability to perform and work in kitchen/laboratory and manufacturing environments

Regulatory Awareness:

Familiarity with the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) rules, FSANZ labelling codes, and general food safety regulations

Soft Skills:

·       Exceptional attention to detail

·       Strong analytical thinking, and ability to problem-solving

·       Collaborative team attitude

·       Willingness to learn and demonstrate pro-active behaviour

·       Good oral and written communication

Apply now and become part of a company that values Safety, Quality and Teamwork

Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and must have eligibility to work in New Zealand on a permanent basis

We will commence shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in