Retail Innovation Chef II: Trend-Driven Concepts

Kerry; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a dynamic Chef to join its UK Retail Chef Team, developing trend-led concepts that showcase Kerry's ingredients and technology. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A to drive innovative, consumer-focused solutions across meals, soups, sauces, meat, and plant-based applications.

Using culinary expertise and market insights, you will transform trends into commercially relevant concepts while ensuring quality, safety, and alignment with customer objectives.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary, food, or chef-related education.
• Hands-on professional chef experience.
• Ability to translate ingredient technologies into compelling finished concepts.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative food concepts inspired by trends and Kerry's technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A teams to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive a structured concept-to-development process with technologists.
• Prepare and deliver engaging customer presentations and demonstrations.
• Stay ahead of market trends to identify opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety across projects.

Skills

Hands-on professional chef experience

Strong presentation, communication, &

Education

Culinary education

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Kerry is seeking a dynamic Chef to join its UK Retail Chef Team, developing trend-led concepts that showcase Kerry's ingredients and technology. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A to drive innovative, consumer-focused solutions across meals, soups, sauces, meat, and plant-based applications.

Using culinary expertise and market insights, you will transform trends into commercially relevant concepts while ensuring quality, safety, and alignment with customer objectives.