Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill, NSW. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.
We are looking for a hands-on and creative Food Technologist to join our innovative product development team. In this role, you will support the creation and launch of new products, conducting trials, developing formulations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
This is based either in Beresfield or Mt. Kuring-Gai, NSW.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop & improve food products & processes to meet cost, quality & efficiency targets from concept to commercialisation.
* Conduct product trials, shelf-life testing & sensory evaluations to ensure quality & safety standards are met/maintained.
* Source & assess new ingredients from suppliers to improve/enhance product quality &/or reduce costs.
* Troubleshoot production or product quality issues & implement corrective actions.
* Monitor industry trends, competitor products and emerging technologies.
* Maintain technical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project delivery.
Required Skills:
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
* Experience in food manufacturing or product development (preferred).
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to a fast-paced team environment.
* Strong understanding of food processing, safety standards & regulatory requirements.
* Ability to work both independently & collaboratively in cross functional teams.
* Proficient in MS office & product development software or databases.
* Ability to manage time & multiple tasks efficiently to deliver results within tight timeframes.
Please note:Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, you must not have anybirds, pigs or poultryat home and be willing to maintain our quarantine policy and procedures.
To be eligible for this role, you must have legal right to work full-time (without restrictions) in Australia at the time of application. As part of the recruitment process and on-going employment, you may be required to undergo background checks to assess your suitability for the position. These checks may include verification of work rights, police check, and medical assessments.
*No agencies please