Category Food Technologist at Gusto

London, England, United Kingdom

Gusto Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, Recipe BoxIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced in product development or as a category technologist in food manufacturing
  • Excellent understanding of food safety and raw material quality standards
  • Skilled in project management with strong organisational ability
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Competent in using Google applications and other standard tools
  • Confident decision maker with strong problem-solving skills
  • Positive, hands-on, and solutions-focused mindset
  • Flexible to travel between Gousto sites and suppliers as needed
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiology, or equivalent experience
  • HACCP Level 3
  • Food Safety Level 3

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new and existing products and raw materials from concept to launch from a technical perspective, working closely with Buying and Recipe Development
  • Ensure all products and raw materials have agreed specifications including quality attributes and food safety parameters
  • Conduct food safety and integrity risk assessments for raw materials
  • Partner with Site Technical and Operations to ensure successful launches across Gousto Fulfilment Centres
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers
  • Manage stage gate and critical path processes to meet agreed timelines
  • Support product benchmarking and raw material quality improvement initiatives
  • Develop and implement best practice processes and procedures
  • Coordinate transit trials and shelf life testing
  • Drive supplier improvement plans, technical visits and reduce OTIF complaints
  • Sign off artwork and labelling for legal compliance
  • Contribute to the achievement of key departmental KPIs

Skills

Food Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Food Safety
Compliance
Supply Chain
Recipe Development
Technical Expertise

Gusto

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

About Gusto

Gusto provides payroll, benefits, and human resources solutions specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its platform allows users to manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and HR tasks in one integrated system, making it easier for companies that may not have extensive HR resources. Gusto operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different business needs, from startups to established companies. This flexibility in pricing helps Gusto stand out from competitors by catering to a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to simplify the management of employee-related tasks, allowing businesses to focus on growth and improving employee satisfaction.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$686.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Employees celebrating 5 or 10 years at Gusto enjoy a month-long sabbatical to travel and relax after all their hard work.
Meals and conversations: Free meals, snacks, and drinks to keep us fueled, but more importantly: they bring people together and foster community.
Wellness for every body: We’re proud to offer inclusive health care such as hormone treatments, gender-affirming surgery, therapy, family planning, and more.
The time you need: Our flexible PTO policy means every employee is encouraged to take the time they need now to keep doing great work, long term.
Family-friendly benefits: Fertility treatments, primary and secondary parental leave, sleep coaching, house cleaning for new parents, and more.
Be well, be you: Get free, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a monthly fitness stipend and mental health resources too.

Risks

AI-powered platforms like Puzzle may reduce demand for Gusto's payroll services.
Digital gifting solutions expansion increases competition in employee benefits.
Stride's portable benefits program may attract clients from Gusto's traditional offerings.

Differentiation

Gusto offers an integrated HR, payroll, and benefits platform for SMEs.
Gusto Embedded allows other platforms to offer tailored payroll solutions.
Gusto's tiered pricing caters to diverse business needs and budgets.

Upsides

Gusto's partnership with Nav enhances financial health insights for small businesses.
Gusto Embedded expands market reach by enabling comprehensive payroll solutions.
Increasing international hiring trends boost demand for Gusto's global HR solutions.

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