Innovation Chef II: Concept-to-Launch in Taste & Nutrition

Kerry Inc.; Bradley Stoke; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Kerry Inc. is seeking a dynamic Retail Chef to join the UK RD&A team, developing trend-led food concepts across meals, soups, sauces and plant-based applications.

You will translate Kerry’s ingredient portfolio into consumer-ready concepts while collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A to drive customer-focused innovation. The role emphasizes a strong culinary background, presentation skills and a passion for food innovation within a global network, with responsibilities spanning

Qualificações

• Hands-on professional chef experience.
• Ability to translate ingredient technologies into finished concepts.
• Strong presentation, communication and storytelling skills.
• A creative and innovative mindset combined with commercial practicality.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes against tight briefs and timelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong understanding of kitchen, laboratory, and food safety practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop innovative food concepts inspired by consumer trends, market insights, customer needs, and Kerry's technology portfolio, including flavours, fermentation, stocks, dairy ingredients, nutrition solutions, marinades, and coatings.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A teams to identify growth opportunities and deliver customer-focused innovation.
• Drive a structured concept-to-development process, working closely with technologists to ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Implement and maintain robust quality and positive release processes across projects.
• Prepare and deliver engaging customer presentations and demonstrations that showcase Kerry's capabilities while aligning with customer objectives and commercial realities.
• Leverage culinary expertise to provide valuable food and market insights that influence innovation and business growth.
• Stay ahead of market, competitor, and consumer trends to identify future opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across Kerry's global culinary network, including the Kerry Craft Collective.
• Develop peer-to-peer relationships with retail customers and manufacturing partners to create value and strengthen collaboration.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory, kitchen, and customer-suite housekeeping, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Kerry technologists to execute customer briefs effectively and efficiently.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on chef experience

Culinary concept development

Presentation skills

Trend spotting

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & safety standards

Food safety practices

Interpersonal communication

Descrição da vaga

Kerry Inc. is seeking a dynamic Retail Chef to join the UK RD&A team, developing trend-led food concepts across meals, soups, sauces and plant-based applications.

You will translate Kerry’s ingredient portfolio into consumer-ready concepts while collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A to drive customer-focused innovation. The role emphasizes a strong culinary background, presentation skills and a passion for food innovation within a global network, with responsibilities spanning