Catherine Kotze

Experience

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  Shoprite Checkers

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Product developer assistant

  Assisting with product development for the convenience range, part foods.Helped with the prep of food items for the photo shoots.Ran some factory trails on products that was improved and new developments as well.Did some quality control checks by taking random samples of the shelf and testing various productsDid the product development for there annual boerewors competition, developed the recipes, Conducted the sensory evaluation, made the food for the shoot and helped with the food styling. Show less

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  Crown Food Group

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  Product Development Technologist

  Understanding customer Sauces and Condiments briefs, and interpreting it correctly, and following through until completion.Compounding development samplesAssisting Technologists and Product Manager in completing customer briefsAssisting in preparing final product and applications for presentingPartaking in Trials in production environments (internal or external)Drafting of technical documentation and product specifications.Maintain documents and records of projects, formulations and raw materials.Assisting in planning, execution and interpretation of sensory info internally and on behalf of customersAssist with Sauce Development and Large Sauce trials when required.Assisting with shelf life testing of productsAssisting in developing and cooking up of HMR recipe’s Show less

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  Mosaic Manufacturing

  Dec 2017 - now

  Product Development Manager

  Reviewing product development operations, including budgets, expenditures and research.Support future project development through drafting of marketing requirements materials.Directing full development lifecycle, including concept design, feature definitions and production support.Developing preliminary product proposalsDevelopment of feasibility proposals