Senior Food Technologist - Sauce Development

The Company

Our client is an emerging food manufacturer establishing a greenfield operation in Pakenham, with production planned to commence in mid 2026.

With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and healthier formulations, the business is investing heavily in research-led product development. Working closely with an external R&D body, they are building a unique portfolio of next-generation products designed to disrupt the market.

The Roles

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this Senior Food Technologist role will be instrumental in developing a completely new product range from the ground up. The role will manage end-to-end New Product Development, from ideation through to commercialisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end NPD from concept, trials, and scale-up to commercial launch
• Developing new age wet and dry sauce applications from scratch
• Collaborating with an external R&D partner to accelerate innovation and technical development
• Conducting trials, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing
• Ensuring formulations meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Translating creative ideas into scalable, manufacturable products
• Working cross-functionally with operations, quality, and commercial teams
• Contributing fresh thinking, energy, and originality to build a standout product range

This is a hands-on, high-energy role suited to technologists who thrive in fast-paced, greenfield environments and are excited by true innovation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing end-to-end New Product Development in food manufacturing
• Strong technical expertise in relevant product category:
  • Wet and dry sauce formulation, seasoning, and flavour systems
• Experience working with external R&D partners or research organisations
• High creativity, curiosity, and a passion for developing new, market-leading products
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work autonomously while influencing senior stakeholders
• A proactive, energetic mindset with the drive to bring bold ideas to life