Harrods Process Technologist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Process Technologist at Harrods, London. Support food product development from concept to launch in a hybrid role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain accurate process specifications, recipes and build documentation for both new and existing products
- Scale recipes from development stage through to production kitchen readiness, ensuring quality and consistency throughout
- Collaborate with culinary, technical and production teams to develop and uphold product quality standards and specifications
- Monitor yields, wastage and process performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and greater efficiency
- Produce production-ready recipes, supporting documentation and standard operating procedures to enable successful product launches and manufacturing handovers
- Support the Product Development Manager in developing and managing process controls across central production kitchens
Qualifications
- Qualification or degree in Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Product Management or a related discipline
- Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- Experience within new product development and process management in a food manufacturing, food retail or central production kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of food production processes, menu and range development, and food safety requirements
Skills
Experience
Experience within new product development and process management in a food manufacturing, food retail or central production kitchen environment, with demonstrated ability to scale recipes and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Qualification or degree in Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Product Management or a related discipline, alongside a Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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