Flavourist at Kerry

About the role

• The role supports flavour sales growth, flavour creation, flavour production and flavour library by working efficiently to support customer briefs while maintaining a vision of what will work best for customers.
• Extend capabilities by collaborating with other flavourists to support initiatives and projects.
• Develop flavours and interact with customers, other flavourists, sensory scientists, production, and suppliers to ensure that goals are met and that briefs are completed in a timely manner.
• Have significant experience in his/her area of expertise and continue to share knowledge in flavour development.

Job Responsibilities

• Create new and innovative flavour profiles
• Work together with the end use applications teams to develop integrated flavour solutions
• Learn and understand Kerry technologies in order to create differentiating flavour solutions
• Support taste innovation programs through acquired knowledge and technologies available at Kerry.
• Ability to formulate flavours that meet all regulatory guidelines and restrictions. Formulation of spray dried flavours, flavour emulsions, top notes and flavour extracts.
• Ability to work with the flavour analytical group.
• Have adequate understanding of GC/MS and other industry standards for flavour analysis.
• Be a team player, able to work individually, also as part of the wider team.
• Acquire a good understanding of the markets in which we operate and be able to interact at a high level of professionalism with customers.
• Establish professional relationships and be a good communicator with commercial teams.
• Support the development of Flavourist Trainees where required.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of active flavour work on the bench
• Good background in organic chemistry, food chemistry, flavour applications.
• Good math skills for problem-solving calculations.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills
• Strong and discerning sense of smell and taste
• Cross category flavour experience is preferred, but specialized knowledge in flavours for sweet and beverage applications is essential.
• Demonstrates passion for flavour creations
• Demonstrates strong ability for problem-solving and complaint resolution
• Demonstrates strong ability to work with cross-functional teams at multi levels within the organization.
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Has no limitations to tasting a variety of materials