New Product Development Chef
Full Time 37.5hours (8am-4pm Mon-Fri) based at Lee Mill (PL21 9GE)
Salary £26-£28k dependent on experience
A foodie who is inspired by making the best food they can with the ingredients available. Willing to experiment with a variety of ingredients and methods, making the same recipe again until it is perfect! The NPD Chef is responsible for the development of new, high-quality jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces from concept to launch, they must be creative, methodical, accurate and have an eye for detail.
Key responsibilities:
· Preparing samples in the NPD kitchen.
· Managing the approval of new ingredients/packaging.
· Completing costings.
· Keeping accurate records of all samples made.
· Conducting factory trials.
· Setting recipes and instructions up in the production system.
· Improving existing recipes.
Essential requirements:
· A true passion for food. Must be able to cook and implement improvements to products.
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong time management skills (prioritising, managing workload, meeting deadlines).
Please contact [email protected] for an application form.
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
