Innovation Kitchen Coordinator — R&D & Food Safety Ops

Tyson Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a Coordinator R&D to manage the Innovation Hub operations, assist product development and coordinate samples for internal and external presentations.

You will work closely with R&D and FSQA, maintaining kitchen hygiene, scheduling, and inventory while supporting workshops and product showcases across the UK and EU. Travel ~20% is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Development Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen or Laboratory.
• Candidates should hold health, hygiene and safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and HACCP standards in kitchen areas.
• Coordinate equipment service and maintenance for Innovation Hub.
• Assist senior chefs with concept and recipe development and sample prep.
• Ensure ingredients and equipment are available for senior staff.
• Support product testing, sample management and labelling.
• Prepare and present portfolio products for internal/external review.
• Schedule kitchen and presentation room diaries for meetings.
• Manage kitchen consumables inventory and ordering.
• Support workshops and events for Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Pursue continuous kitchen system improvements for hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial Kitchen Management

Food Hygiene

Numeracy skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Time-management

Proactive work-ethic

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety Qualification

Food Hygiene Qualification

COSHH Qualification

HACCP Qualification

Job description

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a Coordinator R&D to manage the Innovation Hub operations, assist product development and coordinate samples for internal and external presentations.

You will work closely with R&D and FSQA, maintaining kitchen hygiene, scheduling, and inventory while supporting workshops and product showcases across the UK and EU. Travel ~20% is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.