Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities: Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. Provide training and support where required during product transition. Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. Support supplier visits. Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Technologies: Support Marketing More: Founded in 2003, we at Wasabi passionately create and serve delicious Asian food tailored for a busy nation. With 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities, plus expanding operations in New York, weve introduced our grocery channel, Wasabi Home Bento. Recognized as a leader in chilled ready-meals, we are committed to innovation and quality. As part of our ambitious 5-year growth strategy, we are excited to invite a new Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team at our Park Royal location. In return, we offer a supportive work environment, a variety of employee benefits, and a chance to grow your career with us. last updated 4 week of 2026