Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions.
There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world.
We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
The role
Do you want to be the creator of that memorable moment that millions of consumers worldwide experience every day when they enjoy their favourite food products? We are excited to announce the opening of a new opportunity for a candidate in the UK.
As a trainee flavourist, you will embark on a comprehensive three-year internal training programme where you will develop the technical, commercial, and artistic skills necessary to become a Flavourist at one of Givaudan’s creation sites. You will have the opportunity to craft innovative flavours for the future.
The programme is based on a Global Curriculum and is delivered by our experts primarily in The Netherlands and Switzerland. The Europe Flavourist Training Programme is designed around the success profile of a Givaudan Flavourist. It features a comprehensive and modular curriculum that integrates not only technical competencies but also interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Join us in shaping the future of flavour!
Main responsibilities
- Participate in the Flavourist Training Programme: Learn about the ingredients used to create a variety of flavours, such as strawberry, chicken, and mushroom. You will discover how to adapt these flavours to cater to different taste preferences across different countries and create flavours for applications like soft drinks, yoghourt, and dry soups, while following food legislation.
- Assist Flavourists on Customer Projects: Gain hands-on experience by collaborating with an experienced Flavourist to develop innovative flavours tailored to customer needs.
- Participate in Flavour and Product Evaluations: Stay up to date with the latest developments in the food industry by participating in tasting sessions with colleagues and customers to evaluate newly created flavours.
- Data Management: Enter and retrieve data using our database software.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organised laboratory environment in compliance with EH&S guidelines.
- Prepare Presentations: Summarise your learning experiences and suggest improvements in different areas of the company through presentations to technical management.
About you
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Organic or Analytical Chemistry, Biology
- Some relevant experience in the Food Industry or related area
- Commitment to work in any location according to our needs in one of Givaudan Flavour creation sites in Europe
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness of working in any segment according to the company needs
- Affinity with food and cooking
Relevant competencies
- Excellent organoleptic skills - part of the recruitment process is an organoleptic test
- Fluent English knowledge
- Good technical, commercial and presentation skills
- Team player who easily works with colleagues and customers, also from other cultures
- Creative skills
- Quick learner, high learning agility and good self-knowledge
- Can organize and plan work independently and takes ownership
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
