Trainee Flavourist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Kerry Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Requisition ID: 67345
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
A key technology within Kerry is our Flavour and Taste business where we hold a top 5 global position, with a focus on natural taste solutions.
About the role
A Junior Flavourist can expect to work in a world of creativity, variety, and product development. Our customers include the world’s leading food and beverage companies, and our flavourist community are key to many of the worlds’ most enjoyed food and beverage offerings.
A Trainee Flavourist will be in very good company benefiting from working alongside flavour experts, applying knowledge, and training in a very real setting
This 3-year blended learning program offers participants the opportunity to train to become a Junior Flavourist whilst working at one of Kerry’s centres of expertise.
Upon completion of the program the Junior Flavourist will be allocated at one of Kerry’ European sites
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science or Science related fields
- A solid understanding of Chemistry
- Passion for food
- A commitment to a 3-year initial training program with flexibility to locate to designated centres of excellence for periods of training.
- Desire for new experiences.
- Ability and openness to spend significant times periods in various geographic locations
What we provide
- A structured training program under the mentorship of experienced senior flavourists
- The opportunity to develop a career in a unique field where science meets creativity
- Global cross-cultural experiences
- World class facilities in which to learn and develop
- A broad range of flavour technologies with a focus on natural solutions
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-RG2
Posting Type: LI