About the role
We're looking for a Food Development Specialist to take ownership of our growing Oakhouse Foods range — creating high-quality, great-tasting meals that truly make a difference to our customers.
This is a unique opportunity to shape products designed for older consumers, the care sector, and NHS settings, where food quality, nutrition, and consistency really matter.
You'll lead both New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) — bringing ideas to life from concept through to launch, while ensuring every product delivers commercially and meets the highest standards.
Location - Chippenham ¦ Oakhouse Foods (part of Pilgrim's Europe)
Working Hours - Monday to Friday (office-based role)
What you'll be doing
1. Own the end-to-end product development process from concept to launch
2. Create and deliver seasonal and insight-led product ranges
3. Champion food quality, taste, texture and nutritional integrity
4. Use data, customer feedback and performance insights to shape decisions
5. Balance commercial targets (cost, margin) with product excellence
6. Develop and refine recipes with a strong understanding of ingredients and functionality
7. Lead tastings, benchmarking, and continuous prod...