FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - Ikeja

Food technologists are responsible for the safe and efficient development, modification and manufacture of food products and processes. Food technologists plan recipes and manage their production on a large scale. Technologists plan the manufacture of food and drink products and can work in a wide range of settings, including: kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. Consequently, specific responsibilities vary greatly, but may include: generating new product ideas and recipes modifying and improving existing recipes designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale liaising with marketing staff ensuring that stringent hygiene food safety standards are met identifying and choosing products from suppliers monitoring the use of additives testing and examining sample writing reports There are reasonable opportunities for advancement into senior technologist/managerial positions, providing that employees are able to change employer or to relocate if necessary. Opportunities are advertised by careers services and recruitment agencies, and in newspapers and specialist publications including Food Manufacture, both online and in print. Although vacancies only attract moderate competition, early applications are advisable to larger employers. Speculative applications are also recommended, for which directories such as the Ingredients Network may be useful. Qualifications and training required To become a food technologist a good bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject is normally necessary, such as food science/technology, food/ engineers, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology or chemistry. Possession of a food-related postgraduate qualification can be beneficial interested candidate should forward their cv to or forward their number,post applying for,qualification,location to the number in this advert