CULINARY DEVELOPMENT CHEF

TN United Kingdom; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Culinary Chef to bring new food trends and flavor ideas to life. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with R&D technologists to create unique product concepts that resonate with consumers. Your expertise in culinary knowledge and flavor integrity will be essential as you conduct training sessions and presentations across various teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and collaboration, and be part of a team that shapes the future of flavor in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with formal culinary school certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in culinary roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts based on consumer insights.
• Conduct training and presentations on food trends.
• Research food trends and maintain industry connections.

Skills

Product Development

Culinary Knowledge

Food Safety

Trend Analysis

Education

Culinary School Certification

Job description

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The Culinary Chef

The Culinary Chef will be responsible for bringing new food trends, flavor ideas, and profiles to McCormick, collaborating 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. The culinary chef will also offer culinary services across all divisions of 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 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, working closely with consumer insights, marketing, and sensory teams, maintaining an active presence in industry groups to stay connected to 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 proactive customer presentations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Discipline

Qualified Chef – Formal Culinary School Certification

Minimum Experience Required

At least 5 years of experience

Certifications and/or Licenses

Food Handling and Food Safety Certification

Other Skills & Competencies

Product Development

If you are a change-maker passionate about flavor and eager for a challenge, we invite you to join us. Your application will be treated with strict confidence.

We are proud to be 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 other protected characteristics.