Development Chef

Samworth Brothers Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family business in the food industry as part of a dynamic team focused on creating innovative food concepts. The role involves developing new chilled food products and collaborating closely with customers. Ideal candidates will have culinary expertise, creativity, and strong communication skills. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in new product development (NPD).
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and commercially viable chilled food products.
• Translate ideas into successful product launches.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Creativity

Strong communication

Time management

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

Join the Samworth Brothers Team

Become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Profit-related pay
• Training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating exciting new food concepts and developing ranges that reflect market trends and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and commercially viable chilled food products
• Translate ideas into successful product launches
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams
• Stay ahead of food trends and ingredient innovations
• Support product presentations and scale-up processes

The Ideal Candidate

We value collaboration and diverse perspectives. The ideal candidate will have:

• Culinary expertise and NPD experience
• A passion for food and creativity
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Knowledge of food safety, flavor pairings, and kitchen operations
• Computer literacy and willingness to travel

We foster an engaging and inclusive culture where you can take personal accountability and pride in your work. Join us at Samworth Brothers and be more than just a team member – be part of our thriving family. Apply today and start an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality own-label products for many of the UK’s leading retailers, along with our brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people across modern manufacturing sites nationwide.

At Samworth Brothers, we take pride in our family-like environment and work together to achieve success. We offer stability and opportunities for career progression. We are committed to fair employment practices and do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. If you have concerns, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.