CULINARY DEVELOPMENT CHEF

McCormick & Company; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK seeks a Culinary Chef responsible for developing new product concepts based on food trends. The role requires collaboration with R&D teams and involves training presentations on culinary innovations. A qualified Chef with at least 5 years of experience and certifications in food safety is required. Join us to shape the future of flavor!

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef – Formal Culinary School Certification.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Food Handling and Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts based on briefs and requests.
• Provide feedback and support to R&D and sensory teams.
• Research food trends across SEA and maintain industry presence.
• Contribute to APAC flavor forecast from the SEA region.
• Conduct training and presentations on culinary and food trends.

Job description

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The Culinary Chef will be responsible for bringing new food trends, flavor ideas, and profiles to McCormick. They will collaborate with research and development (R&D) technologists to create new product concepts for existing and potential customers. The chef will provide culinary and flavor knowledge through presentations and demonstrations, ensuring flavor and preparation integrity in all products. Additionally, the culinary chef will offer culinary services across all divisions in McCormick.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop new product concepts based on briefs and requests from flavor solutions and consumer commercial teams, ensuring timely development with appealing flavor profiles for the target consumers.
2. Provide feedback and support to R&D and sensory teams on prototype development and relevant flavor profiles based on consumer preferences.
3. Research food trends across SEA, collaborating with consumer insights, marketing, and sensory teams. Maintain active industry presence to stay updated on food trends.
4. Contribute to the development of an APAC flavor forecast from the SEA region.
5. Conduct training and presentations for technical teams, marketing, and sales teams on culinary and food trends. Support flavor solutions team in customer presentations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Discipline: Qualified Chef – Formal Culinary School Certification

Minimum Experience Required: At least 5 years of experience

Certifications and Licenses: Food Handling and Food Safety Certification

Other Skills & Competencies: Product Development

We seek change-makers passionate about flavor and eager for challenges. Your application will be handled confidentially.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any protected characteristic.