Culinary Lead in Training - UK Foodservice (12m FTC)

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arla is seeking a Junior Culinary Lead based in Leeds Head Office to support the UK Foodservice team. You will collaborate with our UK Culinary Lead Chef on product launches, recipe development and customer demonstrations.

This 12-month FTC offers structured training, mentoring and exposure to foodservice strategy, with travel across the UK, opportunities to develop commercial and culinary skills, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A recognised culinary qualification is essential.
• Professional kitchen experience is essential.
• A passion for food and eagerness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers and support Key Account Managers by understanding culinary needs and identifying growth opportunities across organised chains, wholesale, QSR, FSR and pub channels.
• Deliver engaging customer experiences through presentations, product demonstrations, tastings and customer meetings that showcase the value and functionality of the Arla portfolio.
• Support culinary innovation by contributing to product testing, recipe development and innovation projects, while gathering food trends and customer insights to help shape future opportunities.
• Represent the business at trade shows, customer visits and internal showcases across the UK, helping to bring the Foodservice strategy to life and strengthen customer engagement.
• Work across teams to support content creation, build knowledge of product functionality and develop a strong understanding of commercial foodservice operations.

Skills

Culinary qualifications

Kitchen operations

Customer engagement

Job description

Arla is seeking a Junior Culinary Lead based in Leeds Head Office to support the UK Foodservice team. You will collaborate with our UK Culinary Lead Chef on product launches, recipe development and customer demonstrations.

This 12-month FTC offers structured training, mentoring and exposure to foodservice strategy, with travel across the UK, opportunities to develop commercial and culinary skills, and a competitive benefits package.