Role Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented NPD Technical Assistant to join our Food Product Development and technical team. This role is key in supporting the development and launch of our products from concept to market. You will work alongside our NPD team and Technical team to ensure the smooth execution of product testing, nutritional labelling and product creation in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. 

Your Responsibilities

As a NPD technical assistant at Lola’s Cupcakes, you will be expected:

• To assist NPD on any EPD and administration to ensure we have the best possible products. 
• Ensuring all paperwork and processes are up to date and following food safety laws. 
• Testing out new ingredients and changes to make sure it is suitable for the market.
• Supporting the implementation of Product Development processes, completing documentation and ensuring everything is kept up to date 
• Working alongside the web team on product setup and management
• Nutritional, ingredient, allergen, recipe and component data management 
• Test internal production lists to validate processes ahead of product launches 

About you and Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in food development/science, food technology or culinary.
• At least 2 years in the food industry or in food science
• Good communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great team player
• Fantastic time management skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of baking and large scale production
• Computer literate across Excel, Word and PowerPoint with excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be working to tight turnaround times efficiently
• A real passion for all things food and cake!

About us

Lola’s was founded in 2006. Formed by two friends but now a Family owned business. Lola’s is now operating over 35 outlets and has a significant online business with an extensive range of Cakes and Cupcakes including many Vegan and Gluten Free options.

Lola’s has continued to grow, yet holds onto its original ethos of using only the finest ingredients and baking fresh, every single day. We make sure to look after all our team and offer great opportunities to learn new skills and progress within the company, through a structured training program. Internal progression is evident everywhere across the company, indeed virtually all management started in junior positions.

If you think you have the skills and wish to work in a great company, please send a full CV and cover letter/portfolio and please highlight in your application any experiences which you believe would make you the perfect addition to the Lola’s family!

Why work with us?

While working as a Technical assistant at Lola’s Cupcakes, you will enjoy these perks:

• 50% off cakes and cupcakes from Lola’s
• Day off on your birthday
• 28 days annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• A great pension scheme
• Training and development course programs (you can apply for up to £1000 grant toward a program/course/training of your choice)
• ‘Me day’ giving you a day off at this special time of year for you – moving/child’s first day at school.

And many more!!

More about the role:

Salary will be competitive depending on experience.

The role will be based in West London NW10 7NH onsite. It will be Full time, Monday through to Friday.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and cover letter to Emily at emilyb@lolascupcakes.co.uk . Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions about the role.