Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
We are seeking a agile and innovative Food Scientist with expertise in Sauces & Dressings development to join our R&D; team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and commercializing innovative, cost-effective, and market-driven products by translating customer requirements, market trends, and business opportunities into scalable food solutions. The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Suppliers,
and Packaging teams to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for product development and application based on customer and business opportunity briefs
• Develop innovative sauces and dressings in line with market trends and customer expectations
• Handle cost optimization, raw material rationalization, and process optimization for both new and existing products
• Coordinate with sauce processors and manufacturing teams for product trials and commercialization
• Work closely with raw material suppliers for ingredient development and sourcing support
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to evaluate packaging suitability and shelf-life requirements
• Partner with Marketing teams for innovation and with Sales teams for product performance and customer applications
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and category-specific food standards
• Support process improvem