Website:
nutaste-group.com
Job details:
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional for the role of Executive – Innovation (Chocolates), who will be responsible for developing innovative chocolate-based products across multiple applications. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to create, test, and commercialize products aligned with market trends and business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and formulate new chocolate-based products across bakery, confectionery, dessert, and beverage categories
- Conduct trials for product development, optimization, and scale-up
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and quality during product development
- Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams for successful product commercialization
- Evaluate raw materials and ensure ingredient compatibility
- Stay updated with market trends, consumer preferences, and innovations in the chocolate segment
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of existing products
- Maintain documentation for formulations, trials, and product specifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong knowledge of chocolate product development, including formulation techniques, flavor balancing, processing techniques, ingredient compatibility
- Hands-on experience in application across: Bakery products, Confectionery, Desserts, Beverage formats
- Understanding of food safety and quality standards
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
- 1–4 years of relevant experience in Innovation, preferably in chocolate or confectionery segment
- Innovation and creativity
- Attention to detail
- Strong execution skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Experience working with chocolate compounds, couverture, fillings, or spreads
- Exposure to pilot plant or commercial-scale production
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