Cooking Instructions Technician

At Leatherhead Food Research, part of Sagentia Regulatory, we help simplify the complexity of food and beverage regulations helping organisations to grow their brands and innovating with confidence. As a membership-based organisation, we support both members and individual clients with tailored regulatory advice and global insights. From product development to market entry, we help companies across the entire food and beverage sector get their products to market in over 150 countries. In the UK, we work with leading retailers and brands to develop and validate cooking instructions that meet both safety requirements and consumer expectations. Internationally, our food safety experts help businesses assess risks, design effective controls, and ensure these controls are working as intended. The Opportunity: We’re looking for a positive and dynamic individual to join our Cooking Instructions Team part-time, on a permanent basis. The requirements being 22.5 hours or or 3 full days a week. Full training will be given; this role is ideal for those starting in the food industry, experienced food professionals interested in a new sector, or those returning to work. You’ll work under the Cooking Instructions Manager or Supervisor at our Great Burgh, Epsom office. A day in the life of Cooking Instructions Your day begins with equipment checks, crucial for our UKAS accreditation. You’ll then work on various projects, conducting tests, and creating or validating cooking instructions. Post-cooking, you’ll assess product quality and sensory attributes. Each project concludes with a report and quality checks. Teamwork is key in our cooking instructions team, and the day wraps up with a comprehensive clean-up. Regular meetings, including team catch-ups and company-wide updates, are part of the routine.