Food Technologist

The Food Technologist will oversee product development, process optimization, quality control, and stability management for mayonnaise, ketchup, and sauce products. This is a hands-on, factory-based role involving daily supervision of formulation and production processes.

• Develop, refine, and optimize recipes for mayonnaise, ketchup, and sauces.
  

• Conduct pilot-scale trials and support full-scale production rollout.
  

• Monitor pH, viscosity, emulsion stability, color, texture, and flavor attributes.
  

• Perform shelf-life, accelerated, and stability testing.
  

• Prepare and maintain product specs, ingredient lists, and technical documentation.
  

• Evaluate raw materials (oils, egg products, stabilizers, vinegar, spices, functional ingredients) with suppliers.
  

• Oversee QC activities including routine tests, batch approvals, and retention samples.
  

• Train production teams on GMP, hygiene, and process accuracy.
  

• Investigate batch failures or quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for Lebanon and export markets.
  

• 3–7 years' experience in food manufacturing, preferably in sauces or emulsified foods.
  
  
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
  
  
• Strong technical understanding of emulsification, rheology, microbiology, stabilizers, and process chemistry.
  
  
• Hands-on ability to work daily on the factory floor and support real-time production issues.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail, analysis, and documentation skills.