- Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
- Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.
- Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development
Food scientist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.
Food scientists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Food scientist you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 23,043 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Food scientist
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24,065 GBP
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21,323 GBP
Average salary for part-time Food scientist
Average salary for full-time Food scientist
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11,782 GBP
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11,551 GBP
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12,128 GBP
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23,043 GBP
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21,323 GBP
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24,065 GBP
Salary over time for Food scientist
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19,317 GBP
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19,595 GBP
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20,077 GBP
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21,008 GBP
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21,857 GBP
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22,746 GBP
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23,043 GBP
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21,663 GBP
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24,051 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Food scientist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Food scientist.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Food scientist. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Food scientist interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
