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Food industry technologist
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Making sure food and drink products are of the right quality and safe to eat and drink.
What you'd do
Support new product development from concept to launch
Formulate and trial new recipes in the development kitchen
Carry out microbiological and physical product testing
Prepare product specifications and legal labelling
Maintain quality records and support audit preparation
Liaise with suppliers on raw material technical requirements
Conduct sensory and shelf-life evaluation of products
What you'd learn
Food science fundamentals - microbiology, chemistry, and physics
Product development and recipe formulation skills
Food legislation, labelling, and regulatory compliance
Quality management systems and third-party audits
Shelf life evaluation and stability testing
Sensory analysis and consumer evaluation methods
Ingredient functionality and raw material assessment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Food industry technologist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.