Chef Technologist

Jardox Limited; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of savory ingredients is seeking a Chef Technologist to create innovative recipes and present culinary delights. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, a passion for food, and the ability to engage clients with high-quality presentations. This role involves traveling within the UK to showcase culinary expertise and collaborate with clients.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Matched 5.5% pension contribution

Christmas to New Year closure

Private GP service

Free confidential support

Bereavement counselling

Life insurance

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD Technologist capability.
• Ability to write ingredient-based recipes.

Responsibilities

• Design powders/pastes/sauces and bring them to life.
• Cook professionally in front of clients.

Skills

Culinary Presentation

Communication

Creativity

Education

Classic Chef Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jardox are looking for a Chef Technologist who can design powders/pastes/sauces, bring them to life in application, with great culinary presentation skills.

At Jardox, we are proud to be the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a leading supplier of savoury ingredients, specializing in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings, and herb & spice-based products.

Classic Chef training and active Chef experience would be a major advantage.

You must be:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about food
• Able to deliver high quality plates of food in application
• Able to create NPD ingredient-based recipes and translate them into tasty food

We are looking for the following:

NPD Technologist capability / experience

• Able to write an ingredient-based recipe on a recipe system
• Experience of writing a basic technical (mini) specification including ingredient declaration, with accuracy, including allergens and other basic information
• Able to record technical information on NPD systems as appropriate (following training) as per Jardox requirements
• Basic understanding of ingredient costings and final recipe build costs from a raw material cost perspective; what is expensive, what needs reflection and rework if too expensive, what guide raw material costs would be suitable
• An understanding of ambient-stable ingredients
• Microsoft Office and (with training) bespoke Jardox systems

Competent Chef skills

• Presentable to clients; top personal standards, including appropriate language/excellent communication and the ability to actively listen, reflect and work with people directly
• Very good hygiene standards
• Can cook professionally in front of clients - demonstrable skills, either through qualifications, experience, or both
• Can clearly present a tidy, tasty plate of food, cooked to perfection, with finesse
• Can hit the brief in terms of application cooking depending on the required genre or brief
• Can clearly demonstrate an active working knowledge of a wide range of culinary genres - both modern and classic
• Happy to clear down satisfactorily after cooking for clients, wherever the location, demonstrating ownership
• Can talk with confidence regarding the food being presented and the background, making other suggestions for the application or genre of food
• Brings own passion and knowledge into focus for Jardox, whilst staying on task
• Introduces new ideas and concepts to Jardox that might provide benefit and excite clients
• Integrates with the existing Jardox Chefs to cross-fertilise and enhance the culinary power of Jardox
• Can spot trends, tap into culinary information, talk the same language as culinary players in the trade

Location flexible

• Clean driving licence required with capability of driving and presenting
• Experience of working in clients’ kitchens / presentation suites
• Willingness to travel, predominantly in the UK for culinary work

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Matched 5.5% pension contribution
• Christmas to New Year closure
• Private GP service for you and your immediate family (available 365 days/year)
• Free, confidential support for financial, legal, and mental health concerns
• Bereavement counselling and probate support
• Life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)