Job Summary
Couverture Premium Desserts based in Naas Co. Kildare is an innovative and forward-thinking company. Our range includes handmade desserts and cakes for retail and food service. Established in 1998, we bring joy and indulgence to people’s lives through the art of dessert-making. What started as a small venture has grown into a sweet success story, rooted in Irish heritage.
Job Description
The company is experiencing a very exciting growth phase and is seeking an NPD (New Product Development) Technologist to join their team. The primary objective is to develop innovative and high-quality dessert products, with a specific focus on exploring the plant-based and dairy-free market segment whilst achieving sustainable goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for a food technologist with a passion for desserts to play a pivotal role within a progressive company.
The role will involve: -
- Leading the development of formal NPD processes and procedures within the company.
- Working closely with a wider team in researching, developing, and launching new dairy-free products.
- Liaising closely with key customers, current and potential, to ensure their needs are met and commercial opportunities are grasped.
- Continually reviewing the company’s progress in the area of NPD to ensure continued impact on revenue growth.
- Assist in transitioning to sustainable packaging
The successful graduate will lead
this project, in a supportive partnership with Southern Regional College (SRC) as part of the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme and will also have the opportunity to avail of a Post Graduate Diploma with Queen’s University Belfast as part of the employment offering.
Benefits:
- Fully funded Post-Graduate Diploma awarded by Queen’s University Belfast
Interviews will be held approximately week commencing: 10/03/2025