Food Product Development Assistant – NPD & Costing

Cranswick PLC; Hessle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen in Hessle is seeking a motivated Assistant Product Developer to join the team on a full-time basis. The role requires practical and technical capability, with around 6 months experience in a similar field, plus strong project management skills and understanding of retailer and customer requirements.

Salary to be discussed at interview stage. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver new products from concept through to specification, ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience in a similar field
• Strong project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Understanding of retailer requirements

Responsibilities

• Support costing process with finance and commercial teams
• Generate detailed trial reports and records
• Work with NPD Chef to create new recipes meeting specifications
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and packaging developments
• Maintain submission documentation and communicate results to stakeholders
• Coordinate with retailers on developments and market changes

Skills

Project management

Retailer requirements

Food product development

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English Language & Maths

Full valid driving license

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen in Hessle is seeking a motivated Assistant Product Developer to join the team on a full-time basis. The role requires practical and technical capability, with around 6 months experience in a similar field, plus strong project management skills and understanding of retailer and customer requirements.

Salary to be discussed at interview stage. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver new products from concept through to specification, ensuring quality and