Blending Care and Creativity to Nourish the World
We are a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients, serving both international and regional food companies worldwide.
For over 100 years, we have prioritized people above all else as a family business. We're known for genuine, collaborative innovation, where our team truly cares about helping our customers create better products – and a more sustainable world.
Today, Griffith Foods Europe is seeking a talented Principal Food Technologist with expertise in protein/meat technology to join our team.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Develop new products tailored to our target customers' needs
* Create innovative functional seasonings, sauces & coating systems for protein-based substrates
* Serve as the primary technical point of contact for our Continental European customers
* Design presentations, organize workshops, and execute them in collaboration with sales and marketing teams
* Evaluate raw materials for potential use
Your Ideal Profile:
* Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Technology, along with at least 3 years of experience in meat processing
* If not holding a degree, candidates with extensive experience in meat processing may also be considered
* Fluency in English and Italian is required; culinary experience is an added asset
You Are:
* A passionate individual who loves food
* A strong team player capable of working independently on product development projects
* Confident and enthusiastic when presenting product concepts to customers
* Creative, efficient, and well-organized in your work
* Flexible and willing to travel within Europe to support our customers in applying our products in their factories
Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their personal Purpose, and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect, and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, even when it's hard, and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success. We work together, combining our skills, knowledge, and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity and celebrate our unique cultural and personal differences, acknowledging that together, we form a powerful source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
* Job Family: Product Development
* Job Function: Commercial
* Employment Indicator: ESP - Permanent Full Time Ordinary (100)