| Location | Munich |
| Commitment | Permanent employee |
| Remote | See job post for details |
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Job Description
As a Food Technologist you’ll play a role part in optimizing recipes for performance and cost, implementing our fat system strategy, and supporting production partners to bring our cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva, to life in a variety of applications.
- Optimize product formulations for cost reduction, performance and scalability
- Develop new and innovative products from concept to market launch, ensuring product quality and functionality
- Implement a fat system strategy for ChoViva across multiple applications
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, sales, and operations to bring new ideas to life and improve existing processes
- Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on ingredient development, testing, and sourcing
- Support customers and partners with technical knowledge, including on-site production trials and training
- Experience in product development, ideally in the confectionery or food industry
- Proven experience with cost engineering and recipe optimization
- Basic knowledge of fats and oils and how they behave in food applications
- You thrive in a lab setting and are eager to test, refine, and iterate
- Structured and organized approach to work: you manage complexity with clarity
- Strong communication skills and experience working directly with external stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude: you take ownership and move projects forward
- Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
- Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
- Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
- Lifestyle Vouchers: Wide range of voucher and subscription possibilities
- Attractive Discounts: a variety of offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life – for example electronics, travel, fashion, home, and much more
- Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
- Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
- Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
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