New Product Developer - RCL Foods Limited - Kempton Park

We grow what matters RCL Foods is currently seeking an experienced New Product Developer to join our Baking Divison. RCL FOODS entrusts the New Product Developer to act as a coordinator of all new food product development activities from concept stage to launch and Identify and develop possible new products. This involves brainstorming ideas, discussing the product's requirements, and determining market and overall feasibility for a particular product concept.The role would be based in Spartan and report to the Product Development Manager. Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 year Qualification in culinary arts / Qualified Chef Numerical and verbal aptitude, strong communicator. Intermediate computer skills (especially excel and word) A valid driving license. Minimum of 2 years culinary experience within an established food manufacturing group. Experience working with a multi-cultural team. Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Duties & Responsibilities Research & Market Analysis Identify market niches and opportunities into which existing products could be adapted and new products developed. Continuously research food trend to stay ahead of consumer trends. Evaluate the success of new products in their markets. Keep their 'ears to the ground' and speak with people, read magazines, read food blogs and watch food shows, all in an effort to understand which food products people enjoy, and identify gaps in the market Discover who's going to buy the product and ways to make it unique. Use surveys and other research tools to focus the product concept and target goals,such as what market gap it will fill. Development Formulation of new recipes and improvement of existing recipes and packaging. Recommend new products and work with the NPD team to transform food concepts into viable products, This involves brainstorming ideas, discussing the product's requirements, and determining market and overall feasibility for a particular product concept Conduct taste panels for proposed new products and document results Prepare reports and recommendations based on new food product trials. Coordinate shelf life studies with the NPD Process Technologist. Ensure that potential new products can be manufactured profitability. Define the key elements of the new food product, such as the format, size,taste, colour, texture and consistency. Develop the new food product, including the recipe, sourcing of ingredients,shelf life, packaging & manufacturing processes. Developing a new food product involves assembling and presenting samples of the product to an external customer. Service Management Liaise with suppliers to ensure that RCL Foods is aware of new ingredients coming on to the market Present new products to customers Apply Now

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