Fresh Jobs at Willers Solutions Limited

Job Description

• Develops new products leveraging expertise in food chemistry, food ingredient functionality and experimental design
• Manages and oversees R&D technical functions such as sensory, shelf life testing, legal label claims, product/packaging improvement
• Manages and develops scientific approaches to business needs in areas of flavor and microbial shelf life
• Provides product costs based on commodities, ingredients, and product formulations
• Responsible for sourcing ingredients and leveraging vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
• Develop and maintain product specification, ingredient statements, allergen information and formulas for seasoning blends; then incorporate respective information into the label design process as needed
• Participates in production trials and works with new product start-ups- ensure products are made to spec.
• Works with production personnel on scale up of new products, suggests initial order quantities for ingredients and packaging, obtain cost of materials
• Provides support on technical and/or quality issues
• Act as a technical resource to support quality issues, answer questions about products, production capabilities, labeling regulations
• Present new products to customers; often involves cooked preparation of multiple items or full meals
• General awareness of NAFDAC regulations, restricted/limited ingredients and approved processing procedures
• Optimizes cost/quality and process improvements contributing to increased product quality and profitability for the business
• Designs tests, interpret results and recommend next steps in product development
• Assists QA/QC in the analysis of product that generates customer complaints.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. Degree in Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Lab Technology or related discipline.
• Min of 7-10 years Cognate Experience years in a Food Manufacturing Firm (Bakery, Pastries, Confectioneries)
• Ability to work in accordance with safety and food safety policies
• Intermediate ability in Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in MS Word format to: dorathy.chienyinem@willerssolutions.com using "Senior Food Laboratory Technologist" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

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Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements

• Minimum of OND
• Min of 5 years cognate experience as a Cook
• Must have culinary certification
• Must be able to speak any of the South-south Indigenous languages fluently
• Must know her way around the market
• Must be able to negotiate with those selling food stuff in the market
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.

Salary

• N80,000 monthly.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in MS Word format to: careers@willerssolutions.com using "Assistant Chef" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.