Mondelēz International
Technician, Product Development – Chocolate Making
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Job Description
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Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
The role sits with the Product Development team within the Toblerone World Travel Retail Business Unit, responsible for driving innovation-led growth for key Toblerone and World Travel products. We are looking for an individual to join our team in which you will assist product scientists with the development of new chocolate products.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist product scientists with the development of new chocolate products.
- Primary activities include practical tasks in the pilot plant, such as preparing for, supporting, and performing small-scale trials, prototyping, and creating high-quality samples for consumer consumption.
- Work within a global research team, requiring flexibility and ease in navigating ambiguity linked with the constantly evolving business needs of an FMGC company.
- Trial preparation from ingredients ordering to equipment training, and trial documentation follow-up.
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills involving proficiency in core applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Additional Responsibilities
- Work within a team with general managerial guidance to create prototypes within project constraints and timescales.
- Develop a clear understanding of foundational chocolate technology skills to support long-term practical and technical development.
- Build capability and understanding in a wide range of practical confectionery skills to support long-term practical and technical development.
- Contribute to ideation and creative sessions within the developed markets tablets team.
- Good organization and prioritization of personal workload with support from the line manager.
- Actively contribute to successful development campaigns, plant trials, and technical testing plans.
- Interact regularly with technical peers.
- Build the appropriate network with partners connected with the program/project's execution.
- Effectively contribute as a project member in a team.
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What Extra Ingredients You Will Bring
- Proactive, autonomous, and highly organized: from kitchen management to trial delivery.
- Creative mindset: enjoys experimenting with ingredients and developing new concepts.
- Passionate about food, trends, and bringing fresh ideas to life.
- Team player who's comfortable sharing knowledge and teaching others.
- Eager to learn, adaptable, and energized by new challenges.
- High energy, enthusiasm, and pride in the work.
- Consumer-focused.
Education / Certifications
- Food background - cookery school, degree in bakery/patisserie.
- Chef/culinary skills preferable.
Work Schedule
- Standard working hours (Mon-Fri).
- This position requires presence in the office on a weekly basis - number of days may vary depending on business needs.
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Additional Information
- This is a full-time and fixed-term contract for 06 months.
- Relocation Support Available: No.
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible, strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible, strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
- Temporary (Fixed Term)
Areas of Expertise
- Product development
- Science & Engineering
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