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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pilgrims Europe Product & Innovation team at our Bodmin site as a Development Chef. This role supports the Senior Development Chef & Product Development Manager in fostering a food culture aligned with our goal to become a world-class food company. The successful candidate will collaborate with food development technologists and marketing teams to create inspiring, insight-driven food concepts and platforms.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver KPIs aligned with Pilgrim’s Europe Product & Innovation objectives.
2. Develop commercially viable products that satisfy customer and consumer expectations, adhering to best-in-class development standards.
3. Collaborate with key customer business units to deliver insight-driven food that meets strategic targets.
4. Produce samples for customer panels and internal reviews.
5. Manage product submissions with customers, demonstrating understanding of briefs, creativity, and awareness of culinary trends.
6. Ensure high quality of samples and submissions, meeting brief expectations.
7. Work with relevant business functions to commercialize concepts.
8. Support the Head of NPD, Head of Culinary, and Senior Development Chef in identifying and showcasing new trends and innovations.
9. Assist category and site teams in training and implementing new food development strategies.
10. Participate in Culinary Academy modules and identify future trainers to transfer knowledge and skills.
11. Contribute to monthly trend editorials, sharing knowledge and learnings.
12. Actively seek to reduce environmental impact within processes and procedures.
Candidate Profile
This role suits someone passionate about culinary arts, with relevant restaurant or hospitality industry experience, exceptional culinary and creative skills, excellent communication, and multi-tasking abilities.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Entry level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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