Welcome to Ajinomoto!
Founded in Japan in 1909, Ajinomoto is a major international player in the fields of food, health and biosciences. We operate in more than 30 countries and have over 34,000 employees, with a turnover of nearly €9 billion. Our activities cover a wide range of products, including seasonings, frozen foods and ingredients for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries.
Ajinomoto is recognised worldwide for its commitment to sustainable development. Aware of the major environmental and societal challenges, the group is taking action to limit its environmental impact while contributing to the well-being of populations.
We combine scientific innovation and culinary expertise to promote healthier and tastier food, in line with our founding motto: Eat Well, Live Well.
Joining Ajinomoto means joining an international group that maintains a human scale in its divisions, values diversity and encourages initiative in a friendly atmosphere. Working for us means contributing to building a healthier, more sustainable and more delicious society.
Our subsidiary Ajinomoto Foods Europe has two divisions operating in European and international markets: the Solutions and Ingredients Division and the...
Our Solutions and Ingredients Division
The Solutions and Ingredients Division provides traditional and innovative technical solutions to the food industry in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Our expertise in ingredient formulation enables our customers to create strong brands and offer consumers tasty food products.
Find out more about our Solutions and Ingredients Division
We also position ourselves as a partner of choice, supporting other companies in adapting their biotechnological processes for commercial production.
Find out more about our industrial fermentation services
Whether you are based at our production plant in Nesle, our research and development laboratory in Le Thillay, our head office in Paris or with our sales teams in Hamburg, joining us means taking part in an exciting and enriching multicultural experience.
Driven by strong values, we place skills development, career progression and well-being at work at the heart of our strategy.
Our Frozen Foods Division
With more than 500 dedicated employees, we are driven by a shared passion for culinary excellence. Our teams are based at our Paris headquarters, across our European sales offices, and at our two production sites in Le Neubourg (Eure) and Castelsarrasin (Tarn-et-Garonne).
We bring to market a unique range of frozen specialties inspired by French and Japanese cuisines including our signature Gyoza, Macarons, and Petit Fours, distributed through multiple channels. We are proud to be the leading Gyoza brand in both France and Japan, as well as a globally recognized producer of macarons.
Every day, our people embrace the opportunity to be part of a unique journey, contributing to the growth of our business, our innovations, and our markets.
Learn more about our division.
*Source: Intage Inc. Sales study conducted from 02/01/2023 to 01/31/2025 on the Gyoza segment available in fresh and frozen sections, across all major retail channels (hypermarkets, supermarkets) in Japan.
**Source: NielsenIQ. Sales study conducted between April 2023 and March 2024 on the Gyoza segment available in the frozen section of hypermarkets and supermarkets in French mainstream retail (excluding discount stores)
Key numbers
700+
employees in France
84%
of employees strongly believe in their company’s goals
14,087
hours of training delivered in 2024
Message from the Human Resources Director
Joining Ajinomoto means becoming part of an inspiring mission: delivering sustainable and innovative food solutions worldwide. To achieve this ambition, we rely on talented people like you.
Our employees are at the heart of our vision and values. Ensuring their safety, supporting their growth, and fostering their development are our highest priorities. We offer continuous learning opportunities and rewarding career paths to help each individual reach their full potential.
We are convinced that our success is driven by the diversity and passion of our teams. Our opportunities are open to all, and we look forward to discovering how you can enrich our team.
Our employees share their stories
At Ajinomoto Foods Europe, it is possible to develop your career in a cross-functional manner by changing departments and progressing to a fulfilling career.
Our recruitment process
At Ajinomoto, we are committed to making our recruitment process a genuine encounter. The stages of our process are designed to give our candidates a comprehensive overview of the position they are applying for, their future working environment, and our corporate culture.
- We will contact you for an initial discussion, often by phone, with the recruiter to confirm practical details and ensure that the job description matches your aspirations.
- You will have a first interview with the manager and HR so that we can learn more about your background and share all the information you need to fully understand the position, its context, and our work environment.
- We will offer you a second interview with the N+2 and sometimes the department director to share their strategic vision and the challenges of the position and the department.
We prefer face-to-face interviews because we believe that nothing beats meeting in person. In all our recruitment processes, at least one of the interviews takes place in person so that you can discover your future workplace and imagine yourself there. When you apply for production positions in our factories, a site visit is scheduled.
The steps may vary slightly de...
Our Purpose
At Ajinomoto, we believe that every individual can make a meaningful contribution, guided by their own values and convictions.
Our aspirations and principles shape our mission and guide us in staying true to our purpose.
The Ajinomoto Group’s purpose is:
“Contributing to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with AminoScience”
If your values and aspirations align with ours, we invite you to join our team.
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