Join Our Team as an NPD Assistant!
Are you passionate about food and looking to start your career in New Product Development (NPD)?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an NPD Assistant, supporting the development of exciting new products from the very beginning.
Hours:08:00 until 16:00 (Some flexibility needed)
Breaks:1 x 30 min (unpaid)
Pay:Starting at £12.50 per hour - to increase inline with a competency based assessment.
Core Responsibilities
* Collecting and preparing raw ingredients for trials and product development
* Supporting the NPD team during recipe testing and kitchen trials
* Ultimately responsible for the upkeep of the NPD kitchen,carrying out hygiene and cleaning tasks to maintain high food safety standards
* Washing and sanitising equipment, keeping the development kitchen organised
* Labelling, recording, and storing ingredients correctly.
* Assisting with day-to-day administrative and practical tasks in the NPD kitchen.
What We’re Looking For
* Team player: Works well in a small team
* Hands-on and practical: Enjoys working in a kitchen environment.
* Curious mindset: Interested in learning about food trends, recipes and processes.
* Adaptability: Flexible when plans change or tasks need to be switched around.
* Good communicator: Able to follow instructions clearly and share updates with the team. A good level of English is needed.
* Resilient attitude: Keeps going even when tasks are repetitive or product trials don't work out first time.
* Quality-focused: Takes pride in doing things properly, safely and to a high standard.
* Creative spark: Enjoys experimenting and brining fresh ideas, even in small ways.
* Commercial awareness (basic): Understands that cost, waste and efficiency matter.
* Friendly and approachable: Contributes to a positive, supportive team culture.
* A full (Clean) UK driving licence (manual & automatic)
Proper Perks You’ll Love
* Free pasties and pastries daily
* Free weekly fruit
* Subsidised canteen meals
* Monthly colleague treats & quarterly BBQs
* Birthday meals in the canteen
* Christmas goodies and celebrations
* Mental Health First Aiders on site
* Free spa and golf facility use (St Austell)
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan & EAP (24/7 confidential support)
* Death in Service Plan
* £500 referral bonuses
* Huge staff discounts on pasties, cakes & more
* Local business discounts
* Excellent training & career development
* Anniversary cash awards
* Friendly team culture and great internal communication
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