Innovation & Development Technologist
I&D - Baking | Leeds | Full Time | Permanent
We are Dr. Oetker. Since our beginnings, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts at the core of our business, as well as digital platforms and services – we create the "Taste of Home" for millions around the world with you.
Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step.
Your responsibilities:
Great news! We have a fantastic opportunity for an Innovation and Development Technologist - Cake to join our Innovation and Development Team. We’re looking for an enthusiastic passionate foodie who can work collaboratively with teams from across the business to develop some exciting and innovative New Products.
From first idea to finished product - You’ll turn bold ideas into finished products, owning the journey from initial concept through kitchen trials, testing and launch across both Retail and Away‑From‑Home markets, bringing great ideas to life.
At the core of our innovation team - Based in our development kitchen, you’ll get hands‑on every day; creating samples, running sensory panels, benchmarking against competitors and collaborating with marketing, digital, category and international teams to shape products people love.
Chasing the next big baking idea - You’ll be our eyes and ears on what’s next in baking, scouting trends through exhibitions, social media and supplier visits, translating insight into actionable innovation and helping set the direction for future ranges.
What you bring:
You do need to be able to commute to our Leeds Head Office, Leyland Production site and other external locations for face to face collaboration and to meet business requirements.
What we offer:
The position offers a competitive salary alongside many other benefits including:
We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.
Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited