Coordinator R&D GBT

Tyson Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a Coordinator R&D to manage the Innovation Hub operations, assist product development and coordinate samples for internal and external presentations.

You will work closely with R&D and FSQA, maintaining kitchen hygiene, scheduling, and inventory while supporting workshops and product showcases across the UK and EU. Travel ~20% is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Development Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen or Laboratory.
• Candidates should hold health, hygiene and safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and HACCP standards in kitchen areas.
• Coordinate equipment service and maintenance for Innovation Hub.
• Assist senior chefs with concept and recipe development and sample prep.
• Ensure ingredients and equipment are available for senior staff.
• Support product testing, sample management and labelling.
• Prepare and present portfolio products for internal/external review.
• Schedule kitchen and presentation room diaries for meetings.
• Manage kitchen consumables inventory and ordering.
• Support workshops and events for Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Pursue continuous kitchen system improvements for hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial Kitchen Management

Food Hygiene

Numeracy skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Time-management

Proactive work-ethic

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety Qualification

Food Hygiene Qualification

COSHH Qualification

HACCP Qualification

Job description

Job Details:

As our Coordinator R&D, you will be responsible for the fundamental operations of our Innovation Hub and presentation area.

You will be collaborating closely with local key functions, primarily R&D (Research & Development) and FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) to facilitate department activities.

The responsibility of the role encompasses kitchen maintenance and hygiene, scheduling, coordinating and assisting product development and product assessments, inbound and outbound product sample management, and supporting internal and external food presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hygiene and HACCP, to include cleanliness of kitchen equipment and adhering to legislation
• Coordinating service and maintenance of Innovation Hub equipment
• Assist Senior Development Chef and R&D Technologists with concept and development recipes and samples preparation
• Ensure ingredients are in-stock and equipment available for Senior Development Chef and R&D Technologists
• Product compliance/cooking validation testing.
• Management and Record-Keeping for all inbound, outbound import and export samples, from requests, through stock control packing and labelling to coordinating delivery
• Prepare, cook and present portfolio products for review with Sales, Marketing and FSQA Teams
• Schedule kitchen and presentation room diary for internal and external meetings
• Management of kitchen consumables inventory and ordering

• Support the Commercial and Marketing functions coordinating internal workshops, industry events and product showcases.

• Continuous development of systems within the Kitchen to improve hygiene and efficiency

Requirements:

Required Experience:

• Proven 1-2 year track-record in a Development Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen or Laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health & Safety Qualification.
• Food Hygiene Qualification.
• COSHH Qualification.
• HACCP Qualification.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proven track-record in Commercial Kitchen or Development Kitchen Management
• Food Hygiene Qualification
• Good numeracy skills and IT literacy
• Superb organisational skills
• Pro‑active work-ethic with good time-management and adaptability to task
• Driven to improve working methodologies and embracing technology
• Strong communication skills and professionalism

Travel 20%: We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment with a travel requirement to support events in UK and EU.

Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Not eligible for relocation assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.