Development Chef

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Chef to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your culinary expertise to create market-ready products that resonate with current food trends. Collaborating with a talented group, you'll manage key relationships and ensure high standards in the development kitchen. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary innovation, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled food manufacturing with major UK retailers.
• Ability to translate food trends into market-ready products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative new products for the retail sector.
• Coordinate the development kitchen and oversee hospitality for customer visits.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Communication Skills

Creativity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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About the Company

A market leader in their category, this thriving business has built its reputation on quality, innovation, and a strong commitment to its people.

The Role

In this exciting role, you'll work alongside a talented team of chefs to design and develop innovative new products that will leave a lasting impression in the retail sector. Your ability to stay on top of culinary food trends and translate them into commercially viable solutions will be key. You will also be managing key internal relationships across functions to ensure the smooth running of product development activities.

You'll take charge of presenting your creations to both internal teams and external customers, demonstrating your culinary expertise, flair, and passion. The role also involves coordinating the development kitchen, ensuring it operates to the highest standard, and overseeing hospitality for customer visits.

Your creativity will play a vital part in delivering consistently high-quality products, while your communication skills will ensure the smooth flow of information across teams.

The Person

We are looking for a Development Chef with experience in chilled food manufacturing, ideally having worked with major UK retailers on own-label projects. You will have a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of kitchens and the ability to work under pressure, all while maintaining strong communication with your team and other departments.

You’ll be a highly skilled chef with a passion for innovation, and you'll be adept at translating food trends into market-ready products. You must also possess a full driving license and be willing to travel to customers as required.

Application Process

If you're ready to make your mark with a prominent name in the food industry and contribute to their continued success, apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 or 07700 137 110 for more information.

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Please note that we can only accept and respond to applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and those holding valid work visas.