Food Innovation Technologist

7 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KFC South Pacific Full time
Overview
Food Innovation Technologist at KFC South Pacific (Yum Brands Subsidiary).
Reporting to the Senior Innovation Development Manager, you will drive and deliver food renovation/innovation, including food product and packaging for KFC menu items, in line with the Marketing Calendar.
Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of food renovation/innovation projects, including packaging design for KFC menu items.
Contribute to the food innovation program and liaise with the Marketing Department on Marketing Calendar content and timing.
Develop operations procedures, including cook cycles and set points for all Meal occasions.
Evaluate raw materials, revise specifications, and document in-plant procedures/controls/specifications, including packaging evaluation/approval.
Provide food technology support to Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
Develop new products and improve existing products across meal occasions, leveraging supplier capabilities with ingredients.
Drive projects to timely conclusions and prepare concise reports with action recommendations and justification.
Discuss and translate technical, production, and operational topics with personnel across internal and external teams.
Contribute ideas to future pipeline development and improve innovation hit rate.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with brand and marketing goals.

Qualifications

Tertiary degree in Food Technology/Science or related discipline.
Experience in product development, processing, quality programs, and sensory evaluation.
Experience in QSR or with chicken preferred; food service experience with multi-unit operations and exposure to restaurant design, layout, operation, and equipment is preferred.
Creative yet practical mindset with the ability to develop/evaluate concepts, new products, and improve systems using technical knowledge and testing standards.
Ability to interpret marketing/industry information and product research for strategic use at KFC.
Strong project management, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to discuss a diverse range of technical and operational topics with stakeholders across the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, prioritisation, planning, and coaching abilities.
Hands-on, can-do attitude; comfortable working in a Test Kitchen.

About KFC
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Explore new paths and choose where your career takes you.
We're an equal opportunity employer.
Our work environment is fully inclusive and we welcome diversity of thought and perspective.
We encourage people from all walks of life to apply to join the KFC family.
Benefits

Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees.
Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
Flexible work initiatives, including half-day Fridays.
Additional leave for wellbeing.
Signature career development and leadership programs.
Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.

Equal opportunity employer statement: We see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer.
Our workplace is inclusive and we welcome diversity of thought and perspective.
No matter who you are or where you're from, you're encouraged to apply.

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