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Food Technologist Degree Apprenticeship
As a Food Technologist Apprentice, you are determined and driven to succeed, a strong communicator, and would relish the chance to playing your part in feeding the nation with Mr Kipling cakes!
Every day is different, and your main focus will be on helping us to make safe and quality Mr Kipling cakes for consumers. You’ll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in quality standards and processes, while completing The Food Industry Technical Professional Degree Apprenticeship.
You're not the type to do the same thing every day. Instead, you will be keen to actively participate in trials and taste panels and be part of the factory team. In this role, you will be balancing study and work and will be communicating with people at all levels.
Working within the technical team, you'll be playing an active role developing your food technology expertise to ensure all products are manufactured to high company and external standards.
At Premier Foods, we believe in the importance of safety and quality in food production. We're proud of our commitment to delivering products that meet the highest standards and are known for our dedication to excellence in the industry.
The Key Requirements...
- Minimum of GCSE English, Maths, Science at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 A levels at Grade C or higher, or equivalent
Joining Premier Foods, you'll be part of a business working towards obtaining a BSc Hons in Food Science & Technology at Harper Adams University whilst gaining valuable work experience within the food industry.
The Benefits and Perks...
- Starting salary £22,500.00 per annum, with annual incremental salary reviews
- Full funded apprenticeship program
- Company Pension
- The Hamper - our employee discount platform
About Premier Foods
As one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies we’re committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 dedicated colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Around 96% of what we sell is made in the UK from quality ingredients, wherever we can source sustainably from British suppliers and farmers.
We operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be the largest sector within the total UK grocery market. Our Grocery business is responsible for developing our portfolio of brands in four key categories: Flavourings & Seasonings; Cooking Sauces & Accompaniments; Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups and Ambient Desserts. Our Sweet Treats business is responsible for growing our brands in the Ambient Cakes category. Our much-loved brands include Mr Kipling, Cadbury, Bisto, Batchelors, Ambrosia, Sharwood’s, Oxo, Lloyd Grossman, Homepride and McDougall’s, with some supported by our strategic partnerships with Mondelez and Nissin.
In addition, the Group has a portfolio of other branded food products and a non-branded food business which manufactures products, such as cakes and desserts, on behalf of many of the UK’s food retailers.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
