Creative Technologist- Kitchen
Albert Bartlett Open · verified Oct 6, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Creative role at Albert Bartlett. Airdrie · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Create and improve recipes in the development kitchen, taking product ideas through kitchen trials
- Taste benchmark products and review competitors to inform new potato-based concepts
- Prepare products for customer presentations and tastings, working with NPD, technical, marketing and commercial colleagues
- Help move kitchen trials into factory production by supporting factory trials and initial production runs
- Keep recipe specifications and trial records current, while contributing to range reformulation and improvement work
What you bring
- You have worked in food manufacturing, NPD or product development
- You bring strong cooking skills and have taken products from an initial concept through to launch
- You understand ingredients, processing methods and food trends, and can balance creative ideas with commercial and operational needs
- You are organised, able to manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Who this fits
This role suits someone combining culinary creativity with food manufacturing or product development experience. It is a full-time, permanent, on-site position in Airdrie. A Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or related qualification is preferred.
From the employer
Creative Technologist - Kitchen
📍 Albert Bartlett, Airdrie
📅 Full Time | Permanent
Bringing Great Ideas to Life Through Food Innovation
At Albert Bartlett, we're passionate about creating delicious, high-quality potato products that consumers love. As we continue to expand our Added Value and Prepared Foods portfolio, we're looking for a creative and commercially driven Creative Technologist to join our Kitchen Development team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines culinary creativity with food manufacturing knowledge and enjoys turning concepts into successful products that make it to supermarket shelves.
The Role
Working closely with NPD, Technical, Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in developing innovative potato-based products and meal solutions from concept through to launch.
You will be responsible for creating and refining recipes, sourcing ingredients, conducting kitchen trials, and supporting factory launches while ensuring products meet consumer expectations, commercial targets and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative new product concepts aligned with consumer and market trends.
- Create, trial and refine recipes within the development kitchen.
- Conduct benchmark tastings and competitor reviews.
- Support product presentations, customer showcases and tasting sessions.
- Work collaboratively with NPD Managers, Development Chefs and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure products can be successfully scaled from kitchen trial to factory production.
- Support factory trials and first production runs.
- Monitor food trends, ingredients and emerging technologies.
- Maintain accurate development records, recipe specifications and trial documentation.
- Assist with continuous improvement and reformulation projects across existing product ranges.
Requirements
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, naturally creative and excited by innovation.
You may currently be working as a:
- Development Chef
- NPD Technologist
- Product Developer
- Innovation Technologist
- Food Technologist
- Culinary Development Specialist
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, NPD or product development.
- Strong culinary skills with a genuine passion for food innovation.
- Experience developing products from concept to launch.
- Good understanding of ingredients, processing techniques and food trends.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to balance creativity with commercial and operational requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or related qualification preferred.
Benefits
- Long Service Awards
- Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
- Discounted Staff Sales
- Life Assurance
- Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
- Retailer Discount Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
- Free Parking
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