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Join Our Team as an NPD Assistant!
Are you passionate about food and looking to start your career in New Product Development (NPD)?
Join Our Team as an NPD Assistant!
Are you passionate about food and looking to start your career in New Product Development (NPD)?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an NPD Assistant, supporting the development of exciting new products from the very beginning.
Hours: 08:00 until 16:00 (Some flexibility needed)
Breaks: 1 x 30 min (unpaid)
Pay: Starting at £12.50 per hour - to increase inline with a competency based assessment.
Core Responsibilities
* Collecting and preparing raw ingredients for trials and product development
* Supporting the NPD team during recipe testing and kitchen trials
* Ultimately responsible for the upkeep of the NPD kitchen, carrying out hygiene and cleaning tasks to maintain high food safety standards
* Washing and sanitising equipment, keeping the development kitchen organised
* Labelling, recording, and storing ingredients correctly.
* Assisting with day-to-day administrative and practical tasks in the NPD kitchen.
What We’re Looking For
* Team player: Works well in a small team
* Hands-on and practical: Enjoys working in a kitchen environment.
* Curious mindset: Interested in learning about food trends, recipes and processes.
* Adaptability: Flexible when plans change or tasks need to be switched around.
* Good communicator: Able to follow instructions clearly and share updates with the team. A good level of English is needed.
* Resilient attitude: Keeps going even when tasks are repetitive or product trials don't work out first time.
* Quality-focused: Takes pride in doing things properly, safely and to a high standard.
* Creative spark: Enjoys experimenting and brining fresh ideas, even in small ways.
* Commercial awareness (basic): Understands that cost, waste and efficiency matter.
* Friendly and approachable: Contributes to a positive, supportive team culture.
* A full (Clean) UK driving licence (manual & automatic)
Proper Perks You’ll Love
* Free pasties and pastries daily
* Free weekly fruit
* Subsidised canteen meals
* Monthly colleague treats & quarterly BBQs
* Birthday meals in the canteen
* Christmas goodies and celebrations
* Mental Health First Aiders on site
* Free spa and golf facility use (St Austell)
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan & EAP (24/7 confidential support)
* Death in Service Plan
* £500 referral bonuses
* Huge staff discounts on pasties, cakes & more
* Local business discounts
* Excellent training & career development
* Anniversary cash awards
* Friendly team culture and great internal communication
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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