Job Summary
Qualification- Diploma or Degree in Food Technology / Food Science
- 2–5 years’ experience in flavour or seasoning product development (essential)
- Proven track record in developing flavours (non-negotiable)
- Experience within a flavour house, seasoning manufacturer, or similar environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Solid understanding of flavour formulation principles (sweet or savoury focus)
- Ability to build flavour profiles from scratch and troubleshoot formulation challenges
- Strong sensory and olfactory capability
- Structured, methodical approach to product development and problem-solving
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to food/flavour development
- Ability to interpret and translate customer briefs into technical solutions
- Formulate new flavour systems based on customer briefs, application needs, and market trends
- Modify and improve existing flavour formulations
- Develop and adjust application formulations to meet specific customer requirements (sweet or savoury)
- Compound laboratory samples and support product scale-up where required
- Conduct and participate in sensory evaluations and panels
- Source, evaluate, and approve new raw materials and ingredients
- Compile product specifications, formulation records, and processing methods
- Collaborate with sales and customers to interpret briefs and deliver suitable solutions
- Ensure all formulations comply with relevant regulatory and safety requirements
About
Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
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