Food Application Technologist Donuts

Vandemoortele is a leading European food group, known for crafting high-quality, delicious food that brings joy to people across the globe. Innovation is in their DNA — always with a clear focus on sustainability: better nutrition, protecting nature, and enhancing lives. With 4.100 employees in 12 countries, Vandemoortele keeps growing — and so does their ambition. As part of the Bakery R&D team, you’ll shape the future of frozen sweet treats. Think long-term innovation, fast-paced product launches, and hands-on collaboration across borders. Ready to co-create the next generation of donuts?

Innovation driver en technical go-to expert for Donuts

• You are the donut innovation expert, leading mid-complexity innovation projects. You connect marketing, procurement, quality and production with your bakery know-how.
• You spot market shifts and tech innovations — translating insights into proactive innovations that feed the strategic pipeline.
• You balance between long-term R&D and fast-paced New Product Development - aiming to launch new donuts in collaboration with marketing.
• You understand the production plant’s full potential, drive process improvements, and play a key role in implementing new technologies.
• You build expertise through research and events — and multiply its impact by sharing insights and giving training across Vandemoortele.
• You stay closely connected to ingredients and equipment suppliers.
• You report to the R&D Director Bakery Products.

A food technologist with a strong appetite for cross-functional collaboration

Job requirements

• Master's degree in food chemistry, food technology or bio-engineering or other related fields.
• Some years of experience in the food industry and strong interest in (bakery) ingredients and processing.
• Experience in projectmanagement.
• Fluent in English; a working knowledge of French is required due to frequent interactions with the Reims and Séneffe site.

Competences

• Customer- and market-driven thinker
• Analytical, curious & bold
• Confident collaborator & team player
• Hands-on, structured & autonomous
• Passionate food tech enthusiast

Join a warm, entrepreneurial culture where people and ideas matter.

• Drive innovation and help shape the future of Vandemoortele’s bakery delights through R&D.
• Work with purpose in a dynamic, international environment that values creativity and technical excellence.
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team with a strong team spirit.
• Enjoy structured onboarding, hybrid working, and a manager who leads with trust and gives you room to grow.
• Accelerate your development with real career opportunities and internal mobility.

Benefit from an attractive rewards package, including:

• Company car with charging card.
• Meal vouchers & eco-cheques.
• Pension plan & health insurance.

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Vandemoortele outsourced the recruitment and selection for this position only to CeresRecruitment.