NPD Chef

Office Angels; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Immediate start available

Friendly team environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Office Angels are recruiting an experienced NPD Chef to join a food manufacturing client on a temporary basis in Faversham. You will develop and refine long-life products, document recipes and test formulations to ensure quality and accuracy, using fresh ingredients and preserving shelf life where appropriate.

We seek hands-on innovators with strong recipe formulation skills, a track record in pH testing and preservatives, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as an NPD Chef in a food manufacturing or product development setting.
• Strong recipe formulation skills and experience testing formulations.
• Good understanding of pH testing and preservation methods.
• Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine products using varying ingredient ratios and formulations.
• Monitor and test pH levels, adjusting recipes as required.
• Utilise preservatives to maximise shelf life while maintaining quality.
• Accurately document recipes, methods, ingredient percentages, and test results.
• Maintain detailed records to ensure consistency and compliance.

Skills

NPD Chef

Product development

Recipe formulation

pH testing

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

Preservatives handling

Job description

NPD Chef

📍 Faversham

📅 Temporary Assignment | 4-8 Weeks

💰 Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

⏰ Monday to Friday | Flexible Working Hours & Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced NPD Chef with a passion for product development and innovation? Do you enjoy creating and refining recipes while ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards are met? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Office Angels are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a talented NPD Chef to join their friendly and collaborative team on a temporary basis.

The Role

As an NPD Chef, you will play a key role in developing and perfecting products, ensuring recipes are accurately documented and tested to achieve the desired results. You'll combine creativity with technical expertise to create high-quality, long-life products using fresh ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine products using varying ingredient ratios and formulations.


• Monitor and test pH levels, making adjustments to recipes where required.


• Utilise preservatives effectively to maximise product shelf life while maintaining quality.


• Accurately document recipes, methods, ingredient percentages, and pH testing results.


• Maintain detailed records within company systems to ensure consistency and compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working as an NPD Chef within a food manufacturing or product development environment.


• Strong understanding of pH testing and recipe formulation.


• Experience working with preservatives and shelf-life extension techniques.


• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.


• A proactive and hands-on approach with a passion for food innovation.


• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

What's in it for You?

• Flexible working hours.


• Friendly and supportive team environment.


• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing business.


• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Immediate start available.

If you're a skilled NPD Chef looking for your next opportunity and can start at short notice, apply today. We'd love to hear from you!

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