Innovation Chef — NPD & Culinary Concepts

Greencore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Greencore is seeking a Development Chef in London Cumberland to join a fast-moving food manufacturing environment. You will work with the Senior Development Chef and Product Development team to create eye-catching concepts and support trials across our meals range.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ experience in hospitality or food manufacturing, with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ or City & Guilds).

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food manufacturing is required.
• Industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative food concepts and recipes in line with customer briefs and market trends.
• Support NPD processes from concept to launch while ensuring culinary quality.
• Collaborate with Technical, Process and Commercial teams.
• Attend customer presentations and contribute to new ideas.
• Provide culinary support during factory trials and scale-up.
• Maintain awareness of market and food trends.

Skills

Food industry experience

Creative culinary skills

Communication

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds

Job description

Greencore is seeking a Development Chef in London Cumberland to join a fast-moving food manufacturing environment. You will work with the Senior Development Chef and Product Development team to create eye-catching concepts and support trials across our meals range.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ experience in hospitality or food manufacturing, with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ or City & Guilds).