Junior Development Chef

The Company

This leading chilled manufacturer are fanatical about food; their mission is to deliver great quality and innovative products for their brands and to the major retailers. They are now looking for a Junior Development Chef to join their team.

The Role

You'll work as part of an inspiring team where you will be exposed to all aspects of new product development, supporting the creation of new recipe ideas and translating these into market leading products with that real ‘wow’ factor. 

You’ll assist the Senior Development Chef throughout the innovation process, undertaking key tasks such as sample making, sourcing ingredients, updating costing systems and preparing customer briefs and presentations. In addition, you’ll ensure the smooth handover of products from kitchen to factory to guarantee projects reach their required deadlines. 

You’ll also develop your culinary expertise and industry knowledge through keeping up with the latest food trends, using your skills to contribute to the development of new products whilst revitalising existing ranges to keep up with consumer tastes.

The Candidate

Suit a tenacious and driven Development Chef who has at least a years’ experience working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, where you have enhanced your culinary talents and contributed to successful NPD projects. 

Confident and quick to learn you’re looking to work in a supportive team where you can apply your culinary skills into a fast paced, commercially focused role. Food will be your passion and you will be able to talk at length about delicious dishes, show stopping flavours and food trends. 

So, if you are looking to progress your NPD career with an established food manufacturer and have the drive to make your inspirational concepts a commercial reality, then apply now or email us at food@blue-spark.org.uk to find out more.

Ref: F6751

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.