Cooking Instructions Spring and Summer Placement 2026

Sagentia Defence; Tattenham Corner; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food research organization in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for Cooking Instructions Spring and Summer Placement 2026. This is a hands-on role focused on creating precise and consumer-friendly cooking instructions within a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should be studying Food Science or a related field, possess strong analytical skills, and be enthusiastic about cooking. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered during this 12-week placement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Passionate about pursuing a career in the food industry.
• Currently studying or have studied Food Science or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time and temperature tests for cooking instructions.
• Perform quality and sensory assessments.
• Verify existing cooking instructions or create new ones.

Skills

Passion for food industry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Studying Food Science or related field

Strong GCSE and A-level qualifications

Job description

Cooking Instructions Spring and Summer Placement 2026 | Leatherhead Food Research

Department: Cooking Instructions

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Epsom

Description

Are you passionate about food and eager to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you thrive on learning and constantly seek opportunities to improve? If so, would you love to apply these skills during a placement? Leatherhead Food Research, a part of Sagentia Regulatory, provides expertise and support to the global food and beverage sector. We provide practical solutions that cover all stages of a product’s life cycle from consumer insight and ingredient innovation to food safety consultancy and global regulatory advice. It is an exciting time for the business as we seek to grow within the UK and internationally.

We are seeking energetic, hardworking, and hands-on individuals to join our world-class team in April or May 2026 for 12-week placements.

As a successful candidate, you will have the chance to work on projects for a diverse range of food and beverage clients—from innovative startups to global industry leaders. You should have a genuine passion for cooking, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to apply analytical skills, flexibility, and technical expertise to exceed customer expectations and meet tight deadlines. An essential part of this process involves creating and verifying accurate, safe, and consumer-friendly cooking instructions for products.

You will work with a dedicated team in our state-of-the-art, UKAS-accredited kitchens, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring that cooking instructions are precise, safe, comply with guidelines and regulations, and are clear to consumers.

Key Responsibilities

You will be part of our vibrant Cooking Instructions team, applying your food preparation and analytical skills to one or more projects. You’ll deepen your knowledge of cooking instructions, consumer packaging, and food safety while working on projects with fast turnarounds to meet product launch deadlines. This will require strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail to deliver high-quality results on time.

Your tasks will include conducting time and temperature tests, performing quality and sensory assessments, and either verifying existing instructions or generating new ones for products entering the market.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You Will:

• Have a passion for pursuing a career in the food industry
• Be currently studying (or have studied) Food Science or a related field at university
• Have strong GCSE and A-level qualifications
• Possess broad analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
• Be enthusiastic, hands-on, and passionate about cooking

You Might Also Have (but it’s not essential):

• Previous catering experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.