EP Food is part of Birch & Waite Group, with great growth potential that manufactures a range of fresh dressings and sauces on behalf of a range of national customers. Our products are preservative and additive free, and we are currently expanding our organic and vegan capabilities.

Our business is located on the Sunshine Coast, 30 minutes away from its famous beaches. We could not think of anywhere better to create good food.

With a commitment to quality and innovation an prospect exists for a New Product Technologist to improve our current offering, as well as develop and commercialise new products.

The Position

The is a permanent full-time position based in our facility in Yandina, with the requirement to visit our Sydney team at Birch & Waite every 4-6 weeks.

Collaborating with both the onsite and Sydney based NPD teams, you will continuously deliver an ever-improving range of products to our customers, including national retailers. The New Product Technologist is a key role within the product team and will be hands-on in the end-to-end development of innovative, quality and safe products that will deliver sustainable profit growthto our business.

The position requires a food science/technology background with interest in involvement in the product development process.

New product creation, validation and commercialisation





Work with Procurement and Technical teams ensuring FSANZ guidelines are met with all development and the highest level of quality and food safety is applied throughout the development cycle

Research and development projects

Continuous improvement for products and process

Display an enthusiasm for healthy food trends, environmentally friendly packaging and future food technologies that ensure a competitive edge.

About you

Experience in the food industry would be advantageous

Tertiary qualification in Food Science/Technology or equivalent

Highly motivated and self-driven with outstanding attention to detail

You like a fast-moving busy environment and have a positive approach

Willing and able to travel interstate on short notice and at regular intervals

Why choose to work at EP Food?

At EP Food, we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality product to our customers whilst maintaining a heavy focus on our people through safety and engagement.

As this is a significant role to support a number of key organisational objectives, we are offering a competitive package commensurate with experience.

Additionally, we offer:

- High performance and friendly workplace culture
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for training and career progression

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