Assistant Food Technologist

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Assistant Food Technologist

Location: Salford, GB, M50 2EQ

Department: Research and Development

Job Description:

As an Assistant Food Technologist on a fixed-term contract until December 2026, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing food products that align with market trends and consumer preferences. Your duties will include creating new recipes, refining existing ones, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and profitability. You will work between our Culinary Centre in Trafford Park and our Media City office, with occasional opportunities to work from home depending on the project. You will have the chance to work on brands such as Crunchy Nut, Extra, Special K, and All-Bran as part of a team reporting to the R&D Lead for Adult Brands.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring seamless execution and optimal efficiency. Additionally, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including two annual bonuses, a market-leading pension, a share scheme, and summer working hours.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

Innovation – Developing new products and processes and modifying existing ones working in the kitchen and pilot plant.

Testing – Running plant trials of new products and coordinating first productions.

Research – Researching consumer markets and latest technologies to create new product concepts.

Procurement- Selecting raw materials and ingredients and preparing product costings to ensure profitability.

We’re Looking for Someone With

Degree in food/scientific discipline or higher education with relevant experience.

Passion for creative product development in the food sector.

Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

High levels of proactivity and a results-driven mindset, with a focus on keeping the consumer at the center of our efforts.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

The future is full of flavor at Kellanova.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.