Creative NPD Chef: Jam, Chutney & Sauce Developer

manucomm recruitment; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Junior New Product Development Chef / NPD Assistant to join an award-winning food manufacturing company in Ivybridge. You will develop jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces from concept through to launch, working hands-on in the NPD kitchen and with production teams to ensure quality, cost and commercial fit.

The role involves recipe development, costings, factory trials and scale-up, collaborating with NPD, Technical, Production, Purchasing and Sales to meet customer and

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, NPD or catering.
• Passion for food with strong practical cooking ability.
• Creative, methodical and highly organised with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Positive, proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare new products and samples in the NPD kitchen.
• Experiment with ingredients, recipes and production methods and improve existing products.
• Maintain accurate recipes, development records and product information.
• Complete product costings and coordinate approval of new ingredients and packaging.
• Organise and support factory trials and product scale‑up.
• Work with Technical on specifications, labelling and customer information.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify new and improved ingredients.
• Work closely with Production to ensure products are practical and commercially viable.

Skills

NPD experience

Food manufacturing

Culinary skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Food Science / Food Technology degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Junior New Product Development Chef / NPD Assistant to join an award-winning food manufacturing company in Ivybridge. You will develop jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces from concept through to launch, working hands-on in the NPD kitchen and with production teams to ensure quality, cost and commercial fit.

The role involves recipe development, costings, factory trials and scale-up, collaborating with NPD, Technical, Production, Purchasing and Sales to meet customer and