NPD Chef

Summary

Development Chef needed to join the NPD team of a major chilled food group.

Job Description

Our client operates at a number of locations across the UK and internationally, producing cross category chilled foods. They are known and highly respected for their quality and consistency in delivering to all major food retailers in the UK. The site has proudly achieved significant growth in recent years and has expanded their chilled food portfolio.

The role is easily commutable from a number of locations in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Ideally you will have already made the transition from hotel or restaurant kitchen into food manufacturing/product development. This certainly would be a distinct advantage, however, we will not rule out those who have great chef credentials; from Main kitchen and/or Larder. If without previous manufacturing experience you will need to be prepared for a steep learning curve and have a real willingness to learn and be stretched outside your kitchen comfort zone!

Your role as Development Chef will involve translating customer briefs into commercially viable factory friendly products. This will require focus and perseverance to refine and trial recipes and a number of presentations where you will have to educate and influence through your food delivery. It is likely you will have multiple projects to manage, therefore a prioritised methodical approach is vital. It is important that you are up to date with market trends from restaurant and retail perspectives and can recognise what quality looks and tastes like.

Must haves; a credible chef background, an understanding of food trends, produce and ingredients, IT literate, experience of detailed costings, excellent inter-personal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity, a CV career move. Send a CV or get in touch to find out more.

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