Food Technologist (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Do you want to make a delicious difference?
As a Food Technologist you’ll play a role part in optimizing recipes for performance and cost, implementing our fat system strategy, and supporting production partners to bring our cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva, to life in a variety of applications.
A Taste of What to Expect
  • Optimize product formulations for cost reduction, performance and scalability 
  • Develop new and innovative products from concept to market launch, ensuring product quality and functionality
  • Implement a fat system strategy for ChoViva across multiple applications
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, sales, and operations to bring new ideas to life and improve existing processes
  • Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on ingredient development, testing, and sourcing
  • Support customers and partners with technical knowledge, including on-site production trials and training
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
  • Experience in product development, ideally in the confectionery or food industry
  • Proven experience with cost engineering and recipe optimization
  • Basic knowledge of fats and oils and how they behave in food applications
  • You thrive in a lab setting and are eager to test, refine, and iterate
  • Structured and organized approach to work: you manage complexity with clarity
  • Strong communication skills and experience working directly with external stakeholders
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude: you take ownership and move projects forward
A Sweet Package
  • Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
  • Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
  • Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
  • Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
  • Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
  • Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
  • Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunit
ies expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

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As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
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