Creative Development Chef – NPD & Trials (3 Month FTC)

Greencore Group; Kiveton Park; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Wellbeing centre

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Greencore Group in Kiveton is recruiting a Development Chef on a 3-month fixed-term contract. You will lead concept development, support kitchen trials, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative meals for a major retailer.

The role demands industry qualifications and at least 3 years in hospitality or food manufacturing, with a passion for trends and collaboration. On offer are training, competitive pay, holidays, pension and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef with industry-recognised qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hospitality or food manufacturing.
• Strong creative flair with passion for innovation and trends.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to work independently and in a team.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative concepts and recipes aligned with customer briefs and market trends.
• Support the NPD process from concept to launch with high culinary and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Technical, Process and Commercial teams.
• Attend customer presentations and contribute to showcasing new ideas.
• Provide culinary support during factory trials and product scale-up.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of market and food trends.

Skills

Experienced Chef

Food manufacturing

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Greencore Group in Kiveton is recruiting a Development Chef on a 3-month fixed-term contract. You will lead concept development, support kitchen trials, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative meals for a major retailer.

The role demands industry qualifications and at least 3 years in hospitality or food manufacturing, with a passion for trends and collaboration. On offer are training, competitive pay, holidays, pension and wellbeing benefits.