Food Technologist

Job Introduction

About the job

At Whittard, we’re passionate about bringing luxury tea and coffee to our communities. We’ve been achieving this goal since 1886, and have ambitious objectives to grow our business with each role being key in delivering these. The Food Technologist is an exciting opportunity to be part of this journey, joining the Product and Buying team at our Milton Park offices. 

Please note this role requires 3 days minimum in our offices.

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will provide support and ensure the compliance of all products supplied by Whittard in the UK and overseas. In return you’ll benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, fantastic product discounts and investments in your professional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and the buying team to ensure full product compliance.
• Build strong relationships and work closely with UK and international teams to enhance understanding of market requirements.
• Partner with suppliers and food technologists to maintain accurate and up-to-date certifications and technical documentation.
• Provide support to stores by addressing product and technical queries.
• Prepare and complete product quality and technical documentation as required, such as HFSS scoring sheets and customer specifications/forms.

About You

• Degree in Food Science or a related subject.
• Experience in a similar Technologist or Technical Assistant role
• HACCP Level 2 certification is desirable.
• Experience in a retail food environment is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player, able to work remotely and manage your own workload independently

Benefits 

• Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off 
• Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.
• Monthly product allowance.
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.
• Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistant Programme
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Selection of family friendly benefits.

… And much much more!

Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thrive to be a diverse and an inclusive organisation. We want to be a place where differences are recognised and celebrated, with a workforce that builds teams from all individualities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Together as a Whittard family, we continue to create a culture that encourages, supports, and inspires all our employees to have a voice, to make a positive difference in helping to develop our ambitious brand.