Development Chef – NPD & Culinary Innovator

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre platform

Enhanced parental leave & menopause 정책

On-the-job training

Job summary

Greencore is seeking a passionate Development Chef to join its Product Development team. You will create eye-catching meals for a major retail customer and help shape concepts from trial to launch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

With a strong culinary background and 3+ years in hospitality or food manufacturing, you will drive innovation, work independently and collaboratively, and contribute to nationwide product introductions.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary creativity and ability to translate briefs into concepts.
• Strong collaborative skills with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative food concepts and recipes aligned with customer briefs.
• Support the NPD process from concept to launch with high culinary and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Technical, Process and Commercial teams.
• Attend customer presentations to showcase new ideas and developments.
• Support kitchen trials and product testing as required.

Skills

Creative flair

Team player

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Greencore is seeking a passionate Development Chef to join its Product Development team. You will create eye-catching meals for a major retail customer and help shape concepts from trial to launch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

With a strong culinary background and 3+ years in hospitality or food manufacturing, you will drive innovation, work independently and collaboratively, and contribute to nationwide product introductions.