Based At: Milltown Industrial Estate, Warrenpoint, BT34 3FN, but must be flexible to work across numerous sites within the Deli Lites Estate.
Responsible To: Head of Food Innovation and Development
Key Purpose: The post-holder will be responsible for creating and developing new bakery products.
The Bakery Development Chef will oversee handovers, trials, and initial production, focusing on quality, consistency, and adherence to specifications.
They will drive product improvement, benchmark against competitors, foster innovation, and train bakery staff to enhance their skills. The role involves liaising with NPD staff to create specifications, including product assembly, cooking, and staging photos.
Operational Responsibilities
* Collaborate with various departments to introduce new products/ranges across Bakery, Chilled, and Frozen categories.
* Present new ideas and concepts to customers.
* Manage product development processes: concept development, presentation, sign-off, costings, trials, training, shelf-life analysis, and product launches.
* Oversee integration of new products into bakery operations, including sourcing raw materials and ensuring specifications and labels are accurate.
* Ensure samples meet specifications before dispatch.
* Develop products in line with NPD procedures and customer codes of practice.
* Use qualified suppliers and safe raw materials to ensure product safety.
* Conduct ongoing quality assessments: taste testing, specification compliance, benchmarking.
* Assist in supplier approval processes and monitor allergen management.
* Coordinate product transfer from NPD to production, including recipe development, labeling, training, and follow-up assessments.
* Monitor existing products to ensure they meet brand standards.
* Stay updated on industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
* Promote a safe, clean, and productive working environment.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research
* Industries: Manufacturing and Food & Beverage Manufacturing
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