NPD Development Chef: Innovate & Launch New Foods

Greencore Group; Kiveton Park; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre access

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore Group in Kiveton Park is seeking a Development Chef to create and develop innovative products for major retailers. You will work with the Senior Development Chef and the Product Development team to support trials, customer submissions, and presentations.

The role offers hands-on kitchen experience, opportunities to lead concepts from concept to launch, and the chance to stay ahead of trends while maintaining high culinary and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a hospitality setting or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative food concepts and recipes in line with customer briefs and market trends.
• Support the NPD process from concept to launch, ensuring high culinary and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Technical, Process, and Commercial.
• Attend customer presentations and contribute to showcasing new ideas and developments.
• Provide culinary support during factory trials and product scale-up.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market and food trends.

Skills

Creative flair

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent working

Kitchen operations

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Greencore Group in Kiveton Park is seeking a Development Chef to create and develop innovative products for major retailers. You will work with the Senior Development Chef and the Product Development team to support trials, customer submissions, and presentations.

The role offers hands-on kitchen experience, opportunities to lead concepts from concept to launch, and the chance to stay ahead of trends while maintaining high culinary and quality standards.