Job Description

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Description

As a Food Technologist, you will be responsible for accurately completing product specifications plus keeping all technical information up to date on the company systems in order to be compliant with Quality and Safety standards.



You will work closely with the NPD team to make sure all technical systems are updated during new launches, check product artwork, packaging and labelling, and liaise regularly with suppliers to obtain all required information.###

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

Set up external product specifications, generating and submitting pack copy to meet legal requirements. Participate in the design phases of new products or improvement of existing ones by following the project progress and industrialization phases. Coordinate technical signing off of new products including product testing from all the way to completion. Co-manage artwork processes including reviewing and ensuring all back of pack information is accurate and in line with the technical labelling policies. Support product development process and work closely with teams to understand technical capabilities and practicalities. Ensure the execution of an adequate diagnostic path for the most recurring consumer reports concerning technological aspects. Undertake due diligence and product compliance with technical policies, current labelling standards and all regulatory changes that will impact back of pack information. Supervision and maintenance of technological standards. Ensure the critical path is met allowing products to be launched correctly and on time. Complete organoleptic testing throughout the product shelf-life cycle documenting findings. To complete nutritional and technical benchmarking where required. Oversee production trials. Spreading the culture of technological processes through the involvement and training of the line operatives. Approval of Raw Material Specifications: Review and approve raw material specifications to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Supplier Approval: Evaluate and approve raw material suppliers, ensuring they adhere to industry regulations and quality standards.


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Who you are:

Proficiency in food science, chemistry or nutrition is preferred. Understanding and adherence to food regulations, labelling requirements, and industry standards, including the use of IT systems for compliance tracking. High attention to detail, methodical and well-organised and uses initiative to drive activities independently. Enjoys completing complex projects, working in parallel on several projects and seeing tasks through to completion with a result oriented approach. You are strong at working and cooperating with a team. A passion for excellent food and an appreciation of requirements to develop high quality retail products. Creativity and innovation for developing new food products. Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an international environment. Chilled Products Experience: While prior experience with chilled products is advantageous, it is not essential. An excellent problem-solving person with the ability to identify issues and deal with them. ... A Pasta lover!


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What we can offer:

Competitive salary to attract best talent Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods Regular team socials and pasta tastings Free Pasta Evangelists products Referral bonus Scheme Cycle to work scheme 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)


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About Pasta Evangelists

Pasta Evangelists

was born eight years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We're on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering 3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.



Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers - our Evangelists - who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.



Today,

Pasta Evangelists is backed by Barilla

(the world's biggest pasta company) and is proud to be the

UK's biggest pasta brand by revenues, as well as one of the

UK's fastest-growing startups

. In addition to our website, our recipe kits are also available for customers to purchase through major online retailers like Ocado.



Building on this success, we are now disrupting

Britain's pizza-centric Italian dining scene

with the launch of our very own Pasta Evangelists restaurants along with our

high-end Harrods Pasta Bar

. These are not just Italian eateries -- they are vibrant destinations where guests can experience the extraordinary diversity of pasta, alongside exceptional service, bold creativity, and a true passion for great food. You can visit us at our first locations in Chiswick, Richmond, Greenwich and Farringdon, where guests can enjoy a delicious meal and also take part in our much loved pasta-making classes.



At the same time, we continue to expand our fresh pasta takeaway concept, available on pastaevangelists.com and through major delivery platforms like

Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat.

With more than 40 kitchens now operating across the UK -- including in Scotland and Wales -- we are growing our footprint rapidly and bringing fresh pasta to more customers every day.



Our state-of-the-art

Pastificio in Acton, West London -- the largest in the UK -- enables us to produce a wide range of artisanal pasta and sauces, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this beloved category.



Looking ahead, our key focus is on opening more restaurants and creating unique spaces that celebrate pasta in all its shapes, offering something far beyond the traditional Italian experience.



Given our ambitions, we are looking for exceptional professionals to lead our business through this next exciting chapter of growth.