Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?Join Australia's largest inflight meal manufacturer and premium food partner,servicing diverse industries including Aviation and Retail.We have an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Food Technologist to come join our high-performance team based at our modern facility in Crestmead. This role will be responsible for R&D outcomes across two of our business sites in QLD.In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:Sourcing information from suppliers for raw material specifications.Raw material development via factory visits and supplier communicationsConduct bench and process trials to develop/improve potential products as required.Assist the Retail R&D team in developing commercially sustainable, cost and process efficient recipes.Provide technical support for manufacturing operations and R&D department, making recommendations and implementing process improvements.Project manage industrialisation and scalability of concept recipesCo-ordinate activities of transitioning our Chef's recipes to a commercial product.Implement and maintain new processes with training and partial supervision of staff.Manage recipes, systems and processes for yield and cost management.Maintain our Food Works database for allergens and nutritional information.Support project works and R&D for our National Bakery in Coolangatta.Ensure knowledge of regulatory or industry standards with respect to labelling and nutrition.What do you need to be successful in securing this role?Demonstrated success in a similar role, min 3 yearsProduct development and commercialisation experience in bulk food manufacturingTertiary qualifications in Food Technology or similarExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in producing and tabling reportsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointSome experience with ERP systems - preferably QADExcellent organisational skills with the ability to work within strict time constraintsDynamic, highly motivated and innovative.Some light travel on occasion (once a quarter)What's in it for you?Be part of an industry leading teamCompetitive salaryFree onsite parking, daily hot staff meals, and uniformsCareer development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities5 weeks paid Annual LeaveTailored Novated Car Lease option availableDiscounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classesWe provide you with training and support to set you up for success in your new role.About Us:We are Australia's leading readymade meal manufacturer, providing full-service large volume catering solutions for a diverse range of customers across aviation, retail, health & aged care, correctional facilities, and international export markets. Based in Crestmead, Queensland, we produce more than 240 million meals every year.Sister brand of dnata catering & retail, together we deliver extensive service capabilities across inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management.Parent company dnata - part of the Emirates Group - is one of the world's largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.Want to know more about snapfresh? Visit our website Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.