Food Technologist – R&D;

Reporting: Head of R&D;, Regulatory and Nutrition

Location: Kingsgrove, NSW

About Allied Pinnacle

Allied Pinnacle is a world-class flour milling and bakery business with more than a 100 year history. We bake the future from flour. Backed by Japan’s largest milling business, Allied Pinnacle transforms Australian grains into iconic and much-loved household products, providing market leading solutions from grain to table.

To continue into the next century, we’re searching for individuals that are keen to bring our values to life – Act as One, Better Every Day, Own It, Think Differently and Enjoy the Ride.

An opportunity currently exists for a Food Technologist – R&D; on a full-time fixed term for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct in-depth research on emerging food technologies, ingredients and processing

- Lead the evaluation and application of emerging ingredients, technologies and processing solutions to support business growth and innovation.

- Lead flour and ingredient performance assessments to support product consistency and customer outcomes.

- Develop and optimise formulations across bakery applications, including breads,sweet goods and functional nutrition products.

- Apply expertise in ingredient functionality, flour performance and baking technologies to solve product and process challenges

- Develop and maintain product specifications, trial reports, technical assessments and project documentation through Optiva and Sensai.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:





- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.

- Robust understanding of the bakery category

- Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards.

- 5 years of experience in food product development.

- Deep understanding of ingredient roles (e.g., emulsifiers, stabilisers, proteins, enzymes, fibres).

- Experience in optimising ingredient interactions for texture, flavour, shelf-life and nutritional value.

- Experience with sensory analysis and consumer testing.

Why Join Allied Pinnacle?

At Allied Pinnacle, we believe our people are the key ingredient to our success.

What's in it for You?

- Be part of a warm, friendly and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

- Gain broad exposure across a well-known Australian food business, working with products enjoyed by many Australians every day.

- Work in an environment where fresh pastries and croissants from the oven are part of the experience.

- Access wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Access free onsite parking via our booking app, subject to availability.

- Feel valued through reward and recognition programs that celebrate contribution and success.

Apply Now

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📌 Food technologist - R&D (Kingsgrove)
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