NPD Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000 – £35000/annum
An international client, within innovative frozen food manufacturing with a broad product range has an exciting opportunity for a Development Chef.
Currently established in retail they are looking to continue this performance and grow in the new year.
This role is a vital position within the development kitchen that will focus on the development of both new and existing items, so an up-to-date knowledge of food trends in the industry is important.
We are seeking a highly creative, talented, innovative Development Chef with a genuine passion for food and flavours who demonstrates a dynamic flair and knowledge of concept, development, and improvement of products.
The role:
* Use on trend knowledge to create new product ideas, produce samples, and present them to customers.
* Assist the development team to guide new products through the NPD process from concept to launch.
* Understand and on-board customer feedback and needs to effectively create ideal products for the correct audience.
* Evaluate the success of new products and product enhancements.
The candidate:
* A passion for food, recipe creation and flavour combination.
* Excellent cooking and plate presentation – professional qualification in cookery desired
* Strong interpersonal skills and communication required for client presentations and tasting panels.
* Understanding of scaling products from kitchen to factory.
Benefits:
* Salary circa £35,000
* Pension
* 30 days holiday
The role is site based, Monday to Friday office hours with some flexibility. Occasional travel to customers/other sites in the UK will be required.
If you are interested in this role, then get in contact with Peter at D R Newitt for a confidential discussion
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