Food Technologist

Can work in a wide range of settings, including kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. Consequently, specific responsibilities vary greatly but may include:

generating new product ideas and recipes
modifying and improving existing recipes
designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale
liaising with marketing staff
ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met
identifying and choosing products from suppliers
monitoring the use of additives
testing and examining samples
writing reports.