Are you a passionate chef ready to step out of the kitchen and into product development?
We are working with an innovative, fast-growing food business looking for a Development Chef to join their culinary team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong chef background who’s curious about how products go from concept to launch.
You don’t need food manufacturing experience — just a love of food, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities.
1. Supporting the creation of new and exciting food concepts
2. Preparing samples for customer presentations and internal reviews
3. Getting hands-on with kitchen trials and product development
4. Learning the full NPD process from concept to launch
5. Keeping the development kitchen running smoothly day-to-day
People Profile.
6. Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen
7. A genuine passion for food trends and innovation
8. Organised, proactive and happy juggling multiple projects
9. A real team player with great communication skills
Why this role?
10. Perfect first step from hospitality into food manufacturing
11. Work on products supplied to major global markets
12. Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, quality and creativity
If you’re a chef who’s always wondered “how do these products actually get made?” — this could be exactly what you’re looking for.