Flavourist – Dairy & Food

Key Responsibilities

• Development of creative and innovative winning flavors from scratch.
• Work in close collaboration with food scientists and ingredient & technology experts to develop flavor solutions for the dairy and food category.
• Excellence in matching capability.
• Create using multiple flavor delivery systems and flavor creation suitable for clean and clear labelling. This includes emulsion, encapsulation and spray drying within local regulatory guidelines.
• Build a strong Food/Sweet Flavor Portfolio suitable for fruit preparations/pastes, syrups and pure flavor solutions.
• Support of sales and product management activities through promotion of our flavor competencies.
• Participation at the customer interface for high potential projects.
• Work with the global Chief Dairy flavorist to ensure transfer of knowledge into the EAMEI region.
• Assist in the training of junior flavorists and the development of flavorist trainees.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred) at a reputable educational establishment.
• Completed training at a recognized flavor school (e.g. ISIPCA) or with a global company ? At least 5-10 years flavorist experience, post training.
• Full working knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation & composition.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies.
• Communication – The position requires well developed communication skills , able to communicate at all levels and good presentation skills.
• Very good knowledge of English and a willingness to learn or already fluent German.
• Highly developed project management skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PPT, WORD etc.).