Development Chef

ChefsJobs • Full Time • Leicester, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, United Kingdom • £34,000 / year • 1w ago

We are supporting a leading food manufacturer in Leicester in their search for a passionate and skilled Development Chef to drive innovation, quality, and consistency in their product range.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of food products while ensuring they are both commercially viable and factory-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead new product development, ensuring recipes are structured for large-scale production. · Conduct daily taste panels and ensure high product quality and consistency. · Analyse market trends and competitor products to inform innovation strategies. · Work closely with procurement, technical, and production teams to ensure a seamless NPD process. · Develop and refine recipes while balancing authenticity, cost efficiency, and scalability. · Oversee the onboarding of new raw materials and commissioning of new equipment. · Maintain meticulous records for accurate and repeatable manufacturing. · Engage with social media by creating cooking videos and representing the brand at trade events.

Key Requirements:

· Proven experience as a Development Chef in a food manufacturing environment (Essential). · Expertise in Indian cuisine and an understanding of food trends (Essential). · Strong knowledge of large-scale food production and factory constraints (Essential). · Experience in benchmarking, sensory analysis, and quality assessment (Essential). · HACCP knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations (Desirable). · Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recipe management software (Desirable).

Why Join Our Client?

· Opportunity to shape innovative food products in a growing business. · Competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare. · A dynamic and collaborative work environment. · The chance to lead NPD projects from concept to launch.

Location: Leicester Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 + Private Healthcare & Benefits Working Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 4:00/5:00 PM

If you are a passionate and creative Development Chef eager to make an impact in a forward-thinking food business, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of an exciting journey in food innovation.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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