Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
The Food Technologist will lead R&D initiatives in India with a strong focus on
seasonings and B2B product development for the snacks, QSR, and HORECA segments. The role involves developing innovative, customer-centric solutions and optimizing existing products through
hands-on application, processing expertise, and sensory evaluation (including non-vegetarian products).
Key Responsibilities
Seasonings & B2B Product Development
- Develop and apply seasoning solutions based on customer briefs for snacks, QSR, and protein processors
- Drive B2B product development, ensuring solutions are tailored to customer processes and end applications
- Localize global seasoning formulations to meet cost, taste, and market requirements
- Lead cost optimization, raw material rationalization, and process improvements
Sensory & Application Expertise
- Conduct sensory evaluation, including non-vegetarian products, to ensure product quality and consumer acceptance
- Translate sensory insights into product improvements and innovation opportunities
- Design application solutions aligned with customer infrastructure and processing capabilities
Customer & Technical Interface
- Work closely with customers to deliver end-to-end technical solutions and product applications
- Provide processing know-how and seasoning application expertise to support the Sales team
- Support product trials, commercialization, and optimization at customer sites
Market & Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of seasoning ingredients, snack applications, and protein-based products
- Knowledge of QSR, HORECA, and B2B food industry requirements
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and seasoning application techniques
- Awareness of market trends and consumer preferences in savory and non-veg segments
- Good understanding of FSSAI regulations
Project Execution & Collaboration
- Manage multiple R&D projects across new product development, innovation, and cost optimization
- Collaborate with Sales, Culinary, Marketing, and Supply Chain for seamless execution
- Ensure timely delivery of projects with strong focus on quality, scalability, and customer satisfaction
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Tech / B.Sc. / M.Tech / M.Sc. in Food Technology
- 4–8 years of experience in seasonings / savory product development (B2B preferred)
- Comfortable with sensory tasting of non-vegetarian products
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional working skills
