Culinary Assistant Technologist

Summary

Work with cross functional teams to support the new development of new products and product improvements to current lines

The Role

This role supports cooking instruction verification, sample collection and dispatch, and kitchen operations across Grimsby sites. Responsibilities include preparing samples for trials and lab analysis, assisting with shelf life testing, sourcing ingredients, supporting product reviews, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing general support for brand development activities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking instruction verification for Branded and Retailer Branded products, following required protocols
• Collecting samples and ingredients from all Grimsby sites.
• To correctly package and dispatch samples on behalf of the NPD team, arranging for timely delivery at the correct temperature
• Support trials and bench sample preparation where required and under direction from the key line manager
• Cooking of nutritional samples and submitting to lab for analysis, collating results and distributing as required
• Collection & cooking of shelf life trials, & present to relevant project team member for final organoleptic assessment
• Shopping for marketplace products & ingredients
• To provide full kitchen support at all internal and external activities relating to the Sofina Brand and all Retail Brand development (e.g. cooking products for review)
• Preparation of meeting rooms for sampling, providing refreshments as required
• Under supervision arrange & collate product reviews for competitor products as required
• Cleaning of kitchens and equipment where required
• Other general duties as required by line manager.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally a food qualification or experience
• General food industry experience beneficial, e.g. Commercial Kitchen experience, Quality Control, Process Operative
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Commercially aware
• Ability to interpret and evaluate numerical data
• Proactive approach, ability to forward think, with good project and time management skills
• Full driving licence
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

• Company pension
• Life insurance
  
  

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4679BR