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b3 jobs ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Cover

9% Pension

Job summary

The company, b3 jobs ltd, is seeking a Product Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) to create and refine products that support business growth. You will work closely with the NPD team to develop high‑quality baked goods from concept through to launch.

Based in Berkshire with 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm shifts, the role requires patisserie expertise and a formal baking qualification, collaboration across functions, and delivering results on time.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a professional kitchen, restaurant, or development environment, preferably in patisserie.
• Innovation and creativity with a passion for food, generating new ideas and improving products/processes.
• Results focused with ownership of projects and timely delivery.
• Collaboration across functions to build strong cross-team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop recipes for new and existing products, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow NPD processes and stage-gate requirements.
• Monitor initial production runs and support successful product launches.
• Participate in NPD meetings, project reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
• Keep informed of market trends, consumer insights, and industry innovations.

Skills

Patisserie

NPD

Kitchen experience

Product development

Education

Patisserie qualification

Job description

Food Manufacturing

Job ref: 9100

The company

Originally a family business, this company has become one of the UK’s most respected bakers supplying into foodservice where products are handmade, scratch baked and made with trusted ingredients - so no wonder they are AA+ BRC certified!

About the Product Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) job

The purpose of your role will be creating, developing, and improving products that support business growth. Working closely with the NPD team, the role combines culinary expertise, innovation, and commercial awareness to develop high-quality products from concept through to launch.

Key tasks

Create and develop recipes for new and existing products, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales.

Maintain accurate documentation and follow all NPD processes and stage-gate requirements.

Monitor initial production runs and support the successful launch of new products.

Actively participate in NPD meetings, project reviews, and cross-functional discussions.

Keep informed of market trends, consumer insights, and industry innovations, sharing opportunities with the business.

About You

At least 2 year’s experience of working within a professional kitchen, restaurant or development ideally in patisserie, along with a professional baking or patisserie qualification(s).

Innovation & creativity, demonstrating passion for food, generates new ideas, and seeks opportunities to improve products and processes.

Results focused, taking ownership of projects, prioritises effectively, and delivers high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.

Collaboration, working positively with colleagues across functions, building strong relationships and contributing to team success.

The Product Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) job (Ref 9100) is based in Berkshire and is paying £32,000 - £38,000 according to your experience.

The package includes 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Life Cover and a generous employer’s pension contribution of 9%.

The working hours are either 8am-4pm, or 9am to 5pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.

The site is commutable from Maidenhead, Windsor, Slough, High Wycombe, Bracknell, Wokingham, Marlow and Cookham.

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