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Do you want to make a delicious difference?

At Planet A Foods, we’re not just rethinking chocolate : we’re redefining it. With ChoViva, our groundbreaking cocoa-free chocolate alternative, we’re shaping a more sustainable and delicious future. As a Product Scientist - Flavor, you'll take a hands-on approach to redefine the limits of flavor and color in our ChoViva Concentrate, using your creativity to unlock new possibilities and contribute to patent filings that safeguard our groundbreaking innovations.

A Taste of What to Expect

Level up the flavor and color of our Choviva Concentrate to bring it closer to genuine cocoa

Contribute to the development and filing of new patents that protect our innovative work

Generate and test creative ideas to optimize our flavor base and production process

Take the lead on hands-on, creative experiments, including DoE, that push flavor innovation forward

Collaborate closely with the Process Team to ensure smooth integration of innovations into production

Operate and analyze data from analytical instruments such as GC and HPLC

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

Proven track record of product innovation and cost reduction in the food or flavor industry

You have a Master's degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field, with a strong background in flavor chemistry

Solid hands-on lab experience with a practical and creative mindset

Practical familiarity with analytical techniques and tools such as GC, MS, and LC

Experience in processing flavors, with a focus on improving taste and efficiency

Knowledge or expertise in chocolate or cocoa is a strong plus

A Sweet Package

• Healthy, Delicious Meals : Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
• Generous Vacation Time : 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
• Work-Life Flexibility : Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
• Supporting Healthy Lifestyle : Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
• Team-Building Events : Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
• Sensory Experiences : Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
• Chocolate, Every. Single. Day : Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?

About us

We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.