We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve integral food companies and regional food companies worldwide.**We Are**:We combine consumer insight, industry experience, science and creativity to make the world’s food better - and our customers’ business more successful.Founded in 1919, Griffith Foods is a privately held, fourth-generation entrepreneurial family business with headquarter in Chicago. Griffith Foods proudly serves the international food industry with coverage in all major markets with manufacturing facilities, sales locations, development & culinary centers and more than 3000 employees worldwide.Today Griffith Foods Europe has a vacancy for a talented Principal Food Technologist with experience in protein/meat technology.**Your Role**: Develop new products for our targeted customersCreate innovative functional seasonings, sauces & coating systems for protein-based substratesBe the technical contact for our customers in Continental EuropeDevelop presentations, organise and execute workshops in cooperation with sales and marketingConduct raw material evaluations**Your Profile**:**Language skills**: fluent in English and Italian**Computer skills**: MS OfficeCulinary experience is a plus**You Are**:Passionate about foodStrong team player and able to work independently on product development projectsSelf-confident and enthusiastic in presenting product concepts to customersCreative, efficient and well-organisedWorking at Griffith FoodsWe are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being.We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.