Development Chef

Weise Employment; Callington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Development Chef based in Callington, Cornwall. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £50k alongside a generous bonus package and benefits, focusing on the development of high-quality savoury products for a prestigious retailer. The role demands innovative thinking, strong culinary skills, and a collaborative approach to product development.

Benefits

On-the-job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums for alternative hours worked

Retirement savings plan with 4x salary life assurance

Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period)

Free parking

On-site gym (free to use)

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers (for PC users)

Long service awards and other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chilled food manufacturing.
• Passion for food creation and promotion.
• Food manufacturing culinary experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product creation from concept to food trial.
• Build robust customer relationships and lead product submissions.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

Food sensory skills

Strong presentation

Report writing

Computer skills

Education

NVQ2/3 or equivalent

Food Hygiene and Allergy Training

Tools

Recipe Professor

Job description

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Wise Employment is currently recruiting for a Development Chef for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, East Cornwall.

This is an on-site, permanent role with a salary of up to £50k, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The role includes an excellent bonus package such as:

• On-the-job training and development opportunities
• Shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable)
• Retirement savings plan with 4x salary life assurance
• Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period)
• Free parking
• On-site gym (free to use)
• Subsidised canteen
• Savings scheme
• Free eye care vouchers (for PC users)
• Long service awards and other benefits

This is a key role as a Development Chef, leading culinary creation for products for a high-end retailer, inspiring excellence. You will deliver New Product Development (NPD) of savoury products from concept to launch, aligning with brand standards and briefs.

You will explore new culinary opportunities, bringing innovative products to life, and brief customers through proposals and presentations based on their requirements.

What your day will look like as a Development Chef

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the creation of new products from initial concept to food trial, considering manufacturing capabilities and costings
• Building strong customer relationships, arranging and leading product submissions, providing samples, and adhering to brand standards
• Monitoring market, consumer, and restaurant trends, along with competitor activity, to identify opportunities
• Leading internal critical path meetings to ensure visibility and communication among stakeholders
• Managing projects and recipe information using Recipe Professor, maintaining accurate NPD recipe files
• Collaborating with the development and innovation teams to promote a quality culture and team spirit

Experience required for a Development Chef:

You should have at least 5 years’ experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment, preferably with a high-end retailer background.

You must have a passion for food creation and promotion, with food manufacturing culinary experience as essential.

You should hold NVQ2/3 or equivalent, along with Food Hygiene and Allergy Training.

Recipe formulation understanding, food sensory skills, strong presentation, report writing, and computer skills are also required.

If you are interested in progressing your career with a reputable company and earning a competitive salary, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.