Product Development Chef

The Company This is an exciting opportunity to join the NPD team of a well established and innovative food business who produce beloved savoury products for the UK major retailers. They are seeking a switched on Development Chef who can bring delicious new concepts to the shelves across the nation. The Role You'll work as part of an inspiring team where you will be exposed to all aspects of new product development, supporting the creation of new recipe ideas and translating these into market leading products with that real ‘wow’ factor. You’ll support the Senior Development Chef throughout the innovation process, undertaking key tasks such as benchmarking, sourcing ingredients, updating costing systems and preparing customer briefs and presentations. In addition, you’ll ensure the smooth handover of products from kitchen to factory to guarantee projects reach their required deadlines. You’ll also develop your culinary expertise and industry knowledge through keeping up with the latest food trends, using your skills to contribute to the development of new products whilst revitalising existing ranges to keep up with consumer tastes. The Person We are looking for a creative and ambitious development chef who is passionate about food innovation. You will have great knowledge of ingredients and flavour combinations, able to bring new twists to recipes so they are on trend and will delight your customers. Adaptable and flexible you’ll be able to keep up the pace with projects as they evolve, accepting product tweaks and changes with gusto. This role would be perfect for a talented NPD chef who can combine their restaurant and food manufacturing experience to take the next career step in this creative, customer focussed role. If you have a culinary arts degree (or similar) that would be amazing. Please note this is a fully site-based role and a UK driving licence is essential. If you are keen to develop your career and join a supportive innovations teams then we’d like to hear from you; apply now or call us on 07700 137 110 or 0345 2600 737 to find out more. Ref: L6827 Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process. Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Location: Leicestershire, GB

Posted Date: 1/14/2025