City : Wormerveer
State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH)
Country : Netherlands (NL)
Requisition Number: 45822
Are you a creative food professional with a background in baking, pastry, or chocolate—and a strong technical mindset? This role sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and food technology.
As an Application Support Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing food applications in our Creative Studio. You will translate product briefs into tangible prototypes while ensuring our application lab operates at the highest standards.
This role is hands-on, laboratory- and kitchen-based, with a strong focus on product creation, testing, and lab management.
The Application Support Specialist conducts tests and prepares application concepts to demonstrate the benefit of our specialty oils and fats as part of development projects and for customer visits, exhibitions, and workshops. The Application Support Specialist develops application proof for our core product portfolio and supports value propositions on productivity, preference, sensory attributes, and shelf-life. Furthermore, the Application Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining the HACCP program and day-to-day tasks in the application lab.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Applications
- Translate internal and customer briefs into innovative product concepts and prototypes
- Rapidly create and iterate multiple product prototypes at the request of key stakeholders
- Develop new recipes and refine existing applications, often based on specific market trends
Testing & Analysis
- Conduct application testing (functional, sensory, and shelf-life evaluation) to demonstrate the benefits of our specialty oils and fats as part of development projects
- Capture observations and translate them into customer value propositions
- Analyze results and document findings in a structured manner
- Clearly and concisely communicate findings, recommendations, and project progress in person and in written reports
Creative Studio & Lab Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Creative Studio
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workspace, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are ready for experiments and comply with internal and external requirements
- Manage inventory, materials, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
Collaboration & Innovation
- Work closely with culturally diverse and cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Sales)
- Contribute to innovation projects and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and output
What You Bring
Background & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Food Technology or a related field
- Professional chef background (e.g. baker, pâtissier, chocolatier) with strong technical affinity
- 3–5 years of experience in food applications, preferably in bakery or confectionery
Skills
- Strong observational and analytical capabilities
- Creative, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Experience with recipe development and product optimization
- Curious and eager to learn new things
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Team player with willingness to collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to team goals
Other Requirements
- Fluency in English (required)
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards is a strong plus
Who You Are
You are someone who thrives in a kitchen/lab environment and enjoys both creating and improving products. You combine craftsmanship with analytical thinking and are comfortable working hands-on. You are proactive, structured, and able to move quickly while maintaining quality.
What We Offer
- A role in an innovative and international environment
- Access to a fully equipped Creative Studio
- The opportunity to combine creativity with food technology
- Room for growth and professional development
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
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