Development Chef - Create Trend-Driven Food Concepts

Hilton Foods; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Life assurance

Opportunities for development

Share Save scheme

Free car parking

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Job summary

Hilton Foods is seeking a Development Chef in Grimsby to support the creation of innovative, high-quality food concepts. The role involves collaborating within the NPD team to translate food trends into viable products while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

The ideal candidate has a robust culinary background and experience in food manufacturing. Benefits include a competitive package, life assurance, and opportunities for development and internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Development Chef or equivalent in food manufacturing or retail.
• Strong culinary background focused on quality and presentation.
• Awareness of food trends and consumer insights.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of appealing food concepts.
• Collaborate to bring kitchen concepts to market-ready products.
• Prepare and refine recipes for quality and presentation.
• Participate in customer presentations and taste panels.
• Monitor food trends and competitor activities.
• Ensure developments meet manufacturing and customer standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Hilton Foods is seeking a Development Chef in Grimsby to support the creation of innovative, high-quality food concepts. The role involves collaborating within the NPD team to translate food trends into viable products while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

The ideal candidate has a robust culinary background and experience in food manufacturing. Benefits include a competitive package, life assurance, and opportunities for development and internal promotion.