About us
Picasso Foods is a leading Australian manufacturer of fresh pizza, ready-made meals and value-add bakery products, supplying major supermarket retailers nationally. We combine chef-led innovation with high-care manufacturing, rigorous quality systems and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Food Technologist to own concept-to-launch development and technical compliance across pizzas, meals and prepared sides. You’ll run factory trials, lock specifications, and ensure products meet safety, quality, cost and sustainability objectives.

Key responsibilities

Lead NPD/EPD from brief through trials, shelf-life, sensory and launch (stage-gate).

Develop and maintain product specs, BOMs and process documentation (work instructions, CCP validation, SOPs).

Ensure compliance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (labelling, allergens/VITAL, nutritional panels, claims).

Plan and execute shelf-life studies, micro testing coordination and packaging validation.

Prepare submissions, GS1 NPC data, packaging artworks and change control.

Drive value engineering (materials/packaging), ingredient approvals and supplier technical onboarding.

Support customer QA audits (e.g., Woolworths/Coles programs), HACCP/BRC-style systems and internal GMP initiatives.

Contribute to sustainability targets (APCO guidelines, recyclability, right-sizing; collaborate on solar/energy initiatives where relevant).

What you’ll bring

Degree in Food Science/Technology (or similar).

2–5+ years in chilled/frozen manufacturing (pizza, meals, bakery or equivalent high-care preferred).

Strong grasp of FSANZ, HACCP, allergen management and label compliance.

Proven factory trial capability: scaling kitchen samples to line runs with solid data discipline.

Excellent spec systems literacy (e.g., SpecPage/Genesis/GS1 NPC—or quick to learn), strong Excel skills.

Effective communicator who can partner with Operations, QA, Procurement and Customers.

Curious, data-driven and calm under pressure.

What we offer

Impact and ownership - see your products on shelf nationally.

Supportive, chef-led culture that values professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.

How to apply
Click Apply with your CV and a brief note on a product you’ve taken from concept to launch, including one technical challenge you solved.

Right to work: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Picasso Foods is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.