Innovation & Development Placement - Pizza
I&D - Pizza | Leyland | Start date: 29/06/2026 | Full Time | Temporary
Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.
What awaits you? It's up to you At. Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?
JOIN THE TASTE.
Do you love Pizza and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK's favourite pizza? Then carry on reading
What's the role?
The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for an Innovation & Development Placement to provide support to the department in delivering the Innovation & Development plan and objectives. To assist in sample preparation for project work, testing & presentations.
Your Future:
* Supporting the Innovation and Development team in the development of new products from concept to launch ensuring that all Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
* To assist in the sample preparation and testing for product development enhancements and improvements ensuring all Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
* To contribute to the generation of product concept ideas to fill the innovation pipeline.
* To prepare product samples for internal evaluation and customer appraisal, ensuring in all cases that Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
* To prepare and cook product for internal and external product sampling sessions.
* To support the product development team in the development of new cooking instructions and to test the instructions in line with Dr. Oetker NPD procedures.
* To conduct Dr Oetker and competitor product breakdowns in an accurate and timely manner for post-trial/ first production review.
* To assist with product presentations to customers/visitors/ trade shows ensuring completion in a way that reflects the high-quality standards of Dr. Oetker and its brands.
* To collate product samples ensuring products reflect the high-quality standards of Dr. Oetker and its brands. Organise shipment of samples to customers.
Your Strengths:
* To be studying for a food related degree
* Being process oriented but with hands on attitude
* IT literate – Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel)
* Excellent good data interpretation and analysis skills
* A strong and confident communicator – written and verbally
* You have a forward thinking, well organised approach
* You're adaptable/flexible and able to work to tight deadlines
* Must have a clean full driving license (travel within the UK will be required)
* Being driven and having a passion for food
* You have a logical thought processer
* You are a team player
What do we offer? Here's the list of our fantastic benefits………..
* 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service
* Free pizzas
* Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own
* Free tea and coffee
* Free on-site parking (number of free electronic charging points available)
* Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
* Free Wi-Fi in canteen
* Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here you'll want to bring your friends and family
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice
* Incentivised employee suggestion and recognition schemes
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
* Free health checks
We are looking forward to receiving your application
Are you intrigued? Perfect. Then we look forward to your online application. Just click on the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go.
Still, have questions? Then visit us at to find out why you should join our team.
Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.
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