Senior Research Chef
Haddenham, UK
Responsibilities
* Drive culinary innovation and concept development for Flavour Solutions and branded foodservice across EMEA
* Participate in customer-facing sessions, create gold standard flavours, and provide trend insights
* Manage multiple customer briefs across UK, France, Nordics, Middle East, and Africa
* Design and validate culinary recipes, including nutritional information where needed
* Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Insights, and Commercial teams
* Deliver culinary and product training to internal teams and customers
* Lead and execute culinary events and trade shows tailored to customer needs
* Support customer range sell-ins, focusing on seasonings, coatings, and condiments
* Contribute to NPD projects in collaboration with R&D and Sensory teams
* Apply culinary expertise to sensory and market research
* Act as a brand ambassador, promoting culinary excellence and food-first culture
* Foster a culture of innovation and high performance
* Ensure food safety and hygiene standards in all culinary activities
* Collaborate with the Global Culinary Council to align with global strategy
Candidate Profile
* NVQ Level 3 or C&G 701/2 in Food Preparation; Culinary or Food Science degree preferred
* Intermediate Food Hygiene required (within 6 months); Advanced preferred
* Experience in the food industry, ideally in restaurants or foodservice
* Strong culinary skills and creativity
* Knowledge of global food and flavour trends
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Confident in culinary demos and training delivery
* Food styling and photography skills are a plus
* Detail-oriented and well-organized
* Flexible and open to travel across EMEA and globally
* Computer literate
* Additional European language is a plus
Equal Opportunities
As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.
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