R&D Kitchen Coordinator: Product Innovation & Samples

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Events exposure

Job summary

Tyson Foods Europe in the UK is seeking a Coordinator R&D to manage operations of the Innovation Hub and presentation area, coordinating with R&D and FSQA to drive product development and samples management. You will handle kitchen hygiene, equipment maintenance, diary scheduling, and support internal and external food presentations.

Travel up to 20% to support UK and EU events; role requires hands-on kitchen work, inventory control, and collaboration with Sales, Marketing and FSQA; strong

Qualifications

• 1-2 year track-record in Development/Commercial Kitchen or Laboratory.
• Health & Safety qualification preferred.
• Food Hygiene qualification preferred.
• COSHH qualification preferred.
• HACCP qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hygiene and HACCP, including cleanliness of kitchen equipment and adherence to legislation.
• Coordinate service and maintenance of Innovation Hub equipment.
• Assist Senior Development Chef and R&D Technologists with concept and development recipes and samples preparation.
• Ensure ingredients are in-stock and equipment available for Senior Development Chef and R&D Technologists.
• Product compliance/cooking validation testing.
• Manage and record inbound/outbound samples from requests to stock control, packing, labeling and delivery coordination.
• Prepare, cook and present portfolio products for review with Sales, Marketing and FSQA teams.
• Schedule kitchen and presentation room diary for internal and external meetings.
• Manage kitchen consumables inventory and ordering.
• Support Commercial and Marketing by coordinating internal workshops, industry events and product showcases.
• Continuously develop kitchen systems to improve hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Numeracy & IT

Organisational skills

Proactive work ethic

Continuous improvement

Communication

Job description

Tyson Foods Europe in the UK is seeking a Coordinator R&D to manage operations of the Innovation Hub and presentation area, coordinating with R&D and FSQA to drive product development and samples management. You will handle kitchen hygiene, equipment maintenance, diary scheduling, and support internal and external food presentations.

Travel up to 20% to support UK and EU events; role requires hands-on kitchen work, inventory control, and collaboration with Sales, Marketing and FSQA; strong