Food

Technologist
Food technologists plan the manufacture of food and drink products and can work in a wide range of settings, including
kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. Consequently, specific responsibilities vary greatly but may include:

 generating new product ideas and recipes

 modifying and improving existing recipes

 designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale

 liaising with marketing staff

 ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met

 identifying and choosing products from suppliers

 monitoring the use of additives

 testing and examining samples

 writing reports
Keys skills for food technologists

 Excellent written and oral communication skills

 Good teamworking abilities

 Confidence

 The ability to work independently

 Meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to food hygiene

and safety

 Strong analytical and numerical skills

Typical employers
Employers of food technologists include food manufacturing and retail
companies, universities, government organisations and specialist research
associations/consultancies.

Opportunities are advertised by careers services and recruitment agencies,

and in newspapers and specialist publications including Food Manufacture,
both online and in print. Early applications are advisable to larger
employers.Speculative applications are also recommended,for which
directories such as the Ingredients Network may be useful.

There are reasonable opportunities for advancement into senior

technologist/managerial positions, providing that employees are able to
change employer or to relocate if necessary.