Are you a passionate chef ready to step out of the kitchen and into product development?

We are working with an innovative, fast-growing food business looking for a Development Chef to join their culinary team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong chef background who's curious about how products go from concept to launch.

You don't need food manufacturing experience — just a love of food, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities.

* Supporting the creation of new and exciting food concepts

* Preparing samples for customer presentations and internal reviews

* Getting hands-on with kitchen trials and product development

* Learning the full NPD process from concept to launch

* Keeping the development kitchen running smoothly day-to-day

People Profile.

* Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen

* A genuine passion for food trends and innovation

* Organised, proactive and happy juggling multiple projects

* A real team player with great communication skills

Why this role?

* Perfect first step from hospitality into food manufacturing

* Work on products supplied to major global markets

* Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, quality and creativity

If you're a chef who's always wondered “how do these products actually get made?” — this could be exactly what you're looking for