Development Chef
Location: Bourne
Key Responsibilities
* Develop innovative food concepts and recipes in line with customer briefs and market trends.
* Support the NPD process from concept to launch, ensuring high culinary and quality standards.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Technical, Process, and Commercial.
* Attend customer presentations and contribute to showcasing new ideas and developments.
* Provide culinary support during factory trials and product scale-up.
* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market and food trends.
About You
* Experienced Chef with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience within a hospitality setting or food manufacturing environment.
* Strong creative flair with a genuine passion for innovation and food trends.
* Self‑motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently and within a team structure.
* Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and job-related benefits.
* Holidays.
* Competitive matched pension contributions.
* Life insurance up to 4x salary.
* Company share save scheme.
* Greencore Qualifications.
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform.
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform.
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies.
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