CULINARY DEVELOPMENT CHEF

McCormick & Company; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flavor innovations seeks a Culinary Chef to spearhead new product trends and collaborate with R&D teams. The role involves culinary presentations and development based on consumer preferences, focusing on flavor integrity in products. Ideal candidates will possess robust culinary expertise and a passion for food trends.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with formal culinary school certification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Food Handling and Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts based on briefs from flavor teams.
• Support R&D and sensory teams with feedback on prototypes.
• Research food trends across SEA and contribute to flavor forecasting.

Skills

Product development expertise

Education

Culinary school certification

Job description

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The Culinary Chef

Will be responsible for bringing new food trends, flavor ideas, and profiles to McCormick and collaborating with research and development (R&D) technologists to create new product concepts for existing and potential customers. The chef will provide culinary and flavor knowledge through presentations and demonstrations, ensuring flavor and preparation integrity in all products. The culinary chef will also offer culinary services across all divisions of McCormick.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop new product concepts based on briefs from the flavor solutions and consumer commercial teams, ensuring timely development with appealing flavor profiles for the target consumers.
2. Support R&D and sensory teams with feedback on prototypes and relevant flavor profiles aligned with consumer preferences.
3. Research food trends across SEA, working with consumer insights, marketing, sensory teams, and industry groups to stay updated.
4. Contribute to the development of an APAC flavor forecast from the SEA region.
5. Conduct training and presentations on culinary and food trends for technical, marketing, and sales teams; support proactive customer presentations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Discipline

Qualified Chef with formal culinary school certification.

Minimum Experience Required

At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Certifications and Licenses

Food Handling and Food Safety Certification.

Other Skills & Competencies

Product development expertise.

Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker passionate about flavor and eager for challenges, join us. Your application will be handled confidentially.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.