Savoury Application Assistant

Role overview

Savoury flavour application

• Assist with managing the Savoury and Snack project pipeline.
• Apply flavour formulas in the T&WCA lab to prepare food products for customer and research projects.
• Support recipe development trials under guidance from the Regional Chef and Senior Seasoning Creator.
• Label and ship samples to customers and regional Givaudan sites.
• Evaluate flavours for customer briefs, research projects, and portfolio evaluations.
• Organize raw materials and ensure proper storage.
• Help organize tasting sessions and presentations for internal teams, customer visits, and innovation days.

Data and laboratory safety

• Maintain project status, recipe documentation, and flavour data in internal database software.
• Evaluate finished products and capture flavour profiles for portfolio performance data.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab in line with EHS guidelines and good laboratory practices.

Professional profile

• Currently based in the UAE.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary, Hotel Management, Food Science, Food Technology, or a similar field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in kitchens, restaurants, labs, application centres, R&D, innovation, or production in flavour, food, beverage, ingredients, or chemicals.
• Interest in cooking, new flavours, and foods, with well-developed tasting skills.
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling raw materials or chemicals for lab functions.
• Good project management skills; able to work as a team player and comfortable with diversity.

Schedule and contract

• Open contract role with a five-day workweek.
• Monthly payroll is processed by a third-party partner.

Workplace

• The role is based in Givaudan's Dubai office.

Benefits

• Learning, growth, and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to regional and international projects.
• Collaborative creative environment and private health insurance.