Jardox are looking for a Chef Technologist who can design powders/pastes/sauces, bring them to life in application, with great culinary presentation skills. At Jardox, we are proud to be the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a leading supplier of savoury ingredients, specializing in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings, and herb & spice-based products. Classic Chef training and active Chef experience would be a major advantage. You must be: Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about food Able to deliver high quality plates of food in application Able to create NPD ingredient-based recipes and translate them into tasty food We are looking for the following: NPD Technologist capability / experience Able to write an ingredient-based recipe on a recipe system Experience of writing a basic technical (mini) specification including ingredient declaration, with accuracy, including allergens and other basic information Able to record technical information on NPD systems as appropriate (following training) as per Jardox requirements Basic understanding of ingredient costings and final recipe build costs from a raw material cost perspective; what is expensive, what needs reflection and rework if too expensive, what guide raw material costs would be suitable An understanding of ambient-stable ingredients Microsoft Office and (with training) bespoke Jardox systems Competent Chef skills Presentable to clients; top personal standards, including appropriate language/excellent communication and the ability to actively listen, reflect and work with people directly Very good hygiene standards Can cook professionally in front of clients - demonstrable skills, either through qualifications, experience, or both Can clearly present a tidy, tasty plate of food, cooked to perfection, with finesse Can hit the brief in terms of application cooking depending on the required genre or brief Can clearly demonstrate an active working knowledge of a wide range of culinary genres - both modern and classic Happy to clear down satisfactorily after cooking for clients, wherever the location, demonstrating ownership Can talk with confidence regarding the food being presented and the background, making other suggestions for the application or genre of food Brings own passion and knowledge into focus for Jardox, whilst staying on task Introduces new ideas and concepts to Jardox that might provide benefit and excite clients Integrates with the existing Jardox Chefs to cross-fertilise and enhance the culinary power of Jardox Can spot trends, tap into culinary information, talk the same language as culinary players in the trade Location flexible Clean driving licence required with capability of driving and presenting Experience of working in clients kitchens / presentation suites Willingness to travel, predominantly in the UK for culinary work Benefits Profit Sharing Matched 5.5% pension contribution Christmas to New Year closure Private GP service for you and your immediate family (available 365 days/year) Free, confidential support for financial, legal, and mental health concerns Bereavement counselling and probate support Life insurance 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)