Culinary Innovation Lead — Global Sweet & Savory

pladis Foods Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis is seeking an entrepreneurial culinary specialist to translate global culinary trends into inspiring product concepts across sweet and savoury portfolios. You will work closely with chefs, flavour specialists and R&D scientists to create gold‑standard concepts and new innovation formats, driving hands‑on product creation and tastings.

This role involves regular travel to suppliers and trial sites within a dynamic, global food business.

Qualifications

• Proven qualifications in patisserie & bakery.
• Food safety qualifications.
• Passion for food, global cuisines and trends awareness.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Creative, innovative with good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work on the job.
• Full UK driving licence (travel).
• Basic IT skills – Microsoft Suite, content creation & digital storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on creation of new culinary products, working with senior chefs and flavour specialists.
• Support development of new product experiences for sweet and savoury projects.
• Compile culinary and flavour trend reports, product and cuisine showcases; bring culinary experiences to life.
• Plan events, arrange tastings, order samples, liaise with suppliers, attend factory trials, network within culinary landscapes.
• Maintain development facilities to safe, hygienic and lean standards, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Independent work

Driving licence

IT skills

Education

Patisserie & bakery qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content creation

Digital storytelling

Job description

pladis is seeking an entrepreneurial culinary specialist to translate global culinary trends into inspiring product concepts across sweet and savoury portfolios. You will work closely with chefs, flavour specialists and R&D scientists to create gold‑standard concepts and new innovation formats, driving hands‑on product creation and tastings.

This role involves regular travel to suppliers and trial sites within a dynamic, global food business.