Job Summary
Good Fish Company is an award-winning, family-run fish processor and retailer based in Carrigaline, Cork. Celebrating 36 years in business, Good Fish prides itself on its reputation for sourcing and producing only the highest quality seafood products.
The traditional core business was the supply of wet fish fillets, over time this has evolved into a fresh and frozen value-added retail seafood product range packed in private and in own-label brands.
As well as various Food Safety Standards and Certifications being maintained, Sustainability is a key focus within the business and Good Fish is a verified member of Origin Green since 2014.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an NPD technologist as the company is expanding and moving into a new state-of-the-art facility by the end of 2024. The NPD Technologist will work in collaboration with the Good Fish Company team in the development and launch of added-value seafood products is a key focus for the business going forward.
Key responsibilities within the company include:
- Responsibility for NPD - to develop new products both for home and export markets
- To develop packaging and processes to meet the business development needs.
- To complete trials, scale-ups, production hand-overs and product launches
- To maintain a strong awareness of consumer and market trends.
- To influence and participate in the business NPD strategy definition.
- To communicate efficiently and clearly the results of all analysis and NPD activities
The successful graduate will lead
this project, in a supportive partnership with Southern Regional College 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: 16/12/2024