Development Chef

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic family at Samworth Brothers on a 14-month fixed-term contract. Support the NPD Team in developing quality products, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Bring your culinary passion and creativity to innovate and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a quality restaurant or hotel.
• Manufacturing experience in chilled foods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product innovation and development aligned with customer briefs.
• Develop products from conception to approval.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Practical cooking skills

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and 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 exceptional benefits:

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

The Opportunity

14-month Fixed Term Contract

In this role, you will support and develop new and existing quality products with the NPD Team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include idea generation, development, and handling customer sample requests. Regular internal and customer interactions are essential to meet briefs with technical and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product innovation and development aligned with customer briefs and explore new opportunities.
• Develop products from conception to approval, ensuring they align with brand values and business growth strategies.
• Stay informed about market, consumer, and industry trends, maintaining confidentiality of recipes.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure product feasibility, safety, and capacity considerations.
• Maintain effective communication with external and internal contacts while respecting confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

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

• Experience as a chef in a quality restaurant or hotel, with manufacturing experience in chilled foods preferred.
• Passion for food and knowledge of various cuisines.
• Practical cooking skills demonstrated to a high standard.
• Creativity in recipes, marketing ideas, and packaging solutions.
• A full driving license.

We promote an inclusive culture that encourages accountability, pride in work, positive communication, and strong collaboration. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you are more than a team member—you are part of our 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 major UK retailers and 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 cherish our family-oriented culture and offer stability and career progression opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and help us deliver excellent products to our customers.

Note: We do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will never ask for money for employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.