Process Technologist - Maternity Cover

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, setting new standards for quality and innovation.

Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Process Technologist (13 month maternity cover) to join our Technical team based in Park Royal.

The Role:
To provide professional support in the product development process within Central Production Unit, by undertaking tasks and duties associated with product trials and product evaluation, ensuring products and process are in-line with Wasabi and customer requirements & standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange the post-launch review meeting with various department to ensure process and product improvement are made after product launch
• Carry out ongoing process validation of relevant factory equipment to ensure site due diligence requirements are met e.g. conducting cooking-chilling validation on new equipment.
• Responsible for planning and conducting factory trials, ensuring products & process are in-line with the Wasabi and customer requirements.
• Document all data and information from factory trials including, factory trial report, shelf-life validation, organoleptic test etc comprehensively and legibly in order to establish process capabilities and support due diligence.
• Organize and arrange appropriate samples for lab analysis e.g. microbiological, chemical and transit trials, in-line with project timescales.
• Co-operate with Specification Technologist to assist with artwork checking, including allergen, ingredient declaration & nutritional information for various brands.
• Work closely with NPD , standard team and operation team to establish appropriate quality attributes for work in progress material, assembly and finished product, e.g. setting up QAS (Quality Attribute Sheet) and line standard, taking into account operational capabilities.

Our requirements:

• Practical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent management skill
  
• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills

In Return we provide:

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.

COME ROLL WITH US!