About the role
AAK BD Foods are seeking a highly creative andexperienced Product Development Chef to drive innovation within our product offering and customer base. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for researching, creating, and testing new recipes in line with our factory capabilities and guidelines, ensuring products meet both commercial and customer expectations as well as our technical requirements.
Responsibilities
-Work closely with customers and colleagues within a bespoke manufacturer, research, design, and test new recipes and product ranges.
-Innovate and refresh existing products to keep them the best they can be or negate cost where appropriate.
-Work closely with the operations, procurement, technical and commercial teams to ensure new dishes are viable, scalable, and cost-effective.
-Take an active interest in food trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform development decisions.
-Ensure all recipes and products comply with customer brand standards, food safety, and nutritional guidelines.
-Product presentations to customer and internal teams.
-Maintain accurate records and documents within dept and company wide
-Work as part of a team to maintain a good standard of work environment
About you
-Proven experience as a Development Chef, similar senior culinary role.
-Strong knowledge of current food trends, flavour profiles, and presentation styles.
-Experience in recipe creation, and product launch.
-Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity with profitability.
-Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
-Strong communication and presentation skills.
-Understanding of food safety, allergens, and nutritional regulations.
-Literate, Numerate and Computer Savvy
Qualifications
-Formal culinary training (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
-Experienced in NPD preferably within a relevant manufacturing environment.
-Willingness to undertake relevant training on Food Safety, HACCP, Allergens etc
-Full Driving License
In return AAK offer
-Free Hot Drinks
-Free Parking Onsite
-On-Site Canteen Serving Hot Food
-25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holiday
-Company Pension 3% Employee, 5% Employer
-Life Assurance Cover
-UK Healthcare Scheme, Including Gym, and Lifestyle Discounts
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
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