Innovation Chef – Global Cuisines & New Products

Premier Foods; Worksop; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Up to 7.5% pension

Private medical insurance and life

Sharesave scheme and holiday options

Extensive learning and development

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Premier Foods in Worksop seeks a Development Chef - Global Cuisines to drive innovation across multiple cuisines. You will lead culinary development, ensure taste and authenticity, and work with cross-functional teams to shape next-generation products for millions of households.

The role focuses on trend-led concepts, consumer-focused products, and collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Project Management, backed by opportunities for growth and industry-leading culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Development Chef across multiple cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and Pan-Asian cuisines.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG product development.
• Ability to scale culinary concepts to manufactured products.

Responsibilities

• Develop exciting new concepts inspired by global cuisines.
• Provide culinary leadership throughout product development.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Nutrition and PM teams.
• Monitor food trends and translate insights into opportunities.
• Support product launches with recipe development and demonstrations.
• Deliver culinary workshops and inspire food culture across the business.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Presentation skills

Project management

Trend analysis

Education

Chef qualifications from accredited college

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

HNC/BTEC in food-related field

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Premier Foods in Worksop seeks a Development Chef - Global Cuisines to drive innovation across multiple cuisines. You will lead culinary development, ensure taste and authenticity, and work with cross-functional teams to shape next-generation products for millions of households.

The role focuses on trend-led concepts, consumer-focused products, and collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Project Management, backed by opportunities for growth and industry-leading culinary excellence.