Food Science Jobs at Popeyes, London
Popeyes UK is looking for an enthusiastic Entry-Level Food Technologist to join our Technical team in Ealing. The Food Science Jobs at Popeyes are ideal for a recent Food Science graduate or an early-career food quality professional eager to gain hands-on experience across product quality, restaurant operations, and technical processes. You will be part of a fast-growing QSR brand, ensuring our food is safe, consistent, and always meeting the high standards our guests expect. Apply for the Food Technology Jobs in the UK.
Job Details:
- Position: Food Technologist
- Location: Ealing, Greater London, W5 5JN
- Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per year
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Reporting to: Technical Manager
- Job Reference: SC1458884EalFT
- Occasional Travel: Required for restaurant visits and factory exposure
About the Company:
Popeyes UK is one of the fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brands, known globally for iconic flavours and world-class guest experience. Popeyes offers many food science jobs for candidates from Food Science and Food Technology Careers. Our mission is simple: deliver high-quality food with consistency, passion, and innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
Educational Requirements for the Food Technologist Role:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
- Equivalent experience in food quality or food safety will also be considered
Key Responsibilities of the Food Technologist:
- In the Food Science Jobs, you have to conduct routine in-restaurant quality checks to assess food safety, freshness, and compliance
- Support product approval workflows, including sample handling and documentation
- Create and maintain Product Information Forms and assist in product validation sessions
- Help investigate complaints by identifying trends and supporting corrective actions
- Maintain accurate allergen and nutrition data
- Assist with lab sample coordination and reformulation projects
- In this Food Technologist Role, you have to provide administrative and technical support across departments
- Participate in field visits and understand key product categories
- Collaborate with teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Marketing
Skills Required for the Food Science Jobs:
- Strong interest in food safety, quality systems, and large-scale product delivery
- Basic understanding of HACCP and fundamental food safety principles
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Confident communication with restaurant teams and cross-functional colleagues
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity, self-motivation, and eagerness to grow in a technical role
- Flexibility to travel when required
Benefits of the Food Technologist Role:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays + your birthday off
- Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits via a dedicated platform
- Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts
- Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding business
