Development Chef

The CompanyThis is an excellent chance to get involved with major projects for this fresh thinking business who supply high quality products to prestigious retailers. A front runner in their sector, they are now seeking switched on a Development Chef to join their growing team.The RoleIn this dynamic and creative role you will be given the chance to apply your culinary skills supporting the Development team in the creation of exciting new product ranges. Concentrating on specific accounts you will be able to focus entirely on creating inspiring new concepts that capitalise on your expertise and market knowledge to ensure innovative products are in line with the latest food trends as well as customer budgets and launch timescales. You will also help with the day to day running of the NPD function from working with suppliers, organising ingredients and improving recipes to making samples for presentations and participating in taste panels. In addition, you’ll be using your commercial acumen and culinary insights to spot new trends and identify key areas for potential innovation and growth.The PersonWe are looking for a highly creative and positive development chef who is passionate about their food. Brimming with enthusiasm and ideas you’ll be friendly and approachable with a real can-do attitude. You will have an extensive personal knowledge of ingredients and flavour combinations, able to bring new twists to recipes and a vast back-catalogue of interesting ingredient sources. Adaptable and flexible you’ll be able to keep up the pace with projects as they evolve, accepting product tweaks and changes with enthusiasm and gusto. Ideally you will have food manufacturing experience where you will have developed successful products for either a high street food retailer or one of the major multiples and you must be able to learn and develop new skills quickly. Your organisation and presentation skills will be second to none which you’ll put to use working as part of a large team as well as through the start-up of workshops both in house and externally. If you are keen to develop your career and join a prominent food group then we’d like to hear from you; apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 to find out more.Ref: L6774---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.At Blue Spark Organisation we believe in authenticity, individuality, and inclusion. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our current and future candidates have equal opportunities and are treated with respect and appreciation, allowing them to bring their genuine selves to the workplace, regardless of background, appearance, sexual orientation, or beliefs.