Food Scientist - Sauces & Dressings

About Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods is a family-owned company established in 1919, headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA. It is recognized as a compassionate and creative partner in product development, assisting food businesses in adapting to consumer needs while promoting environmental sustainability. Its diverse product range includes seasonings, marinades, coatings, and sauces that prioritize health and planet-friendly solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and inventive Food Scientist specializing in Sauces & Dressings to be part of our Research & Development team. This role involves developing market-driven, innovative, and cost-efficient food products by translating customer demands and market trends into scalable solutions. Collaboration with multiple departments such as Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Packaging is essential to achieve successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop products based on customer needs and business prospects.
• Create innovative sauces and dressings aligned with current market trends and customer anticipations.
• Optimize costs, rationalize raw materials, and improve processes for both existing and new products.
• Coordinate product trials and commercialization with manufacturing and sauce processor teams.
• Collaborate with raw material suppliers for ingredient innovation and sourcing support.
• Work with packaging suppliers to assess package suitability and shelf-life criteria.
• Liaise with Marketing for innovations and Sales for product performance and application feedback.
• Ensure all developed products comply with FSSAI standards and specific food category regulations.
• Support initiatives for process improvements, product line extensions, and continuous enhancement strategies.
• Lead projects focusing on new product development, commercialization, and process refinement.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for formulations, testing, specifications, and evaluations.

Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate degree (M.Tech or M.Sc) in Food Technology or related fields.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in sauces, dressings, condiments, or similar food categories.
• In-depth knowledge of food ingredients, additives, emulsions, and seasoning formulations.
• Experience with HORECA, QSR, and food service sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and food processing machinery.
• Understanding of shelf-life testing, packaging compatibility, and product stability.
• Solid knowledge of FSSAI regulations and local food laws.
• Awareness of market trends and consumer preferences within sauces and dressings.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and cooperate across functional teams effectively.

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer-centric approach
• Strategic thinking
• Goal orientation and accountability
• Adaptive to varying situations
• Exceptional stakeholder management
• Team collaboration and communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude
• Planning and execution excellence

Additional Information

This position is full-time and requires physical presence at the company’s Bengaluru location.