Graduate Development Technologist — Food NPD & Kitchen

Alexander Steele; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is representing an expanding food manufacturing business seeking a Development Technologist. The role offers hands-on kitchen work and progression through the full NPD lifecycle from concept to launch.

You will join a supportive product development team, learning from experienced colleagues and contributing ideas across multiple projects with well-known foodservice and retail customers.

Qualifications

• A Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
• A genuine enthusiasm for cooking, ingredients and food innovation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage several tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Previous food manufacturing, development kitchen or foodservice experience would be advantageous, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of new products and improvements to existing recipes.
• Prepare product samples and carry out practical kitchen work to support development projects.
• Support factory trials, product launches and first production runs.
• Research food trends, ingredients and emerging consumer preferences to inspire new concepts.
• Work closely with Technical, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure projects remain on track.
• Participate in product benchmarking, taste panels and product evaluations.
• Help organise and maintain an efficient, professional development kitchen.
• Contribute to customer presentations and innovation sessions when required.

Skills

Food passion

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive learner

Education

Food Science or related qualification

Job description

Alexander Steele Recruitment is representing an expanding food manufacturing business seeking a Development Technologist. The role offers hands-on kitchen work and progression through the full NPD lifecycle from concept to launch.

You will join a supportive product development team, learning from experienced colleagues and contributing ideas across multiple projects with well-known foodservice and retail customers.