Development Chef

Thistle Seafoods Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a passionate Development Chef to innovate and develop market-ready products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in kitchens or product development, a strong understanding of consumer trends, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role is based in Peterhead, Scotland, with a focus on creativity and teamwork to meet consumer demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen or in product development.
• Understanding of ingredients and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Develop new market-ready products in line with trends.
• Present and demonstrate new products to customers.
• Maintain relevant paperwork.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and growth.
• Ensure NPD kitchen operates effectively.

Skills

Creative thinking

Recipe development

Understanding of consumer trends

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

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The Role

The Development Chef will work as part of a team who are focused on creating and developing new market ready products for current and new customers. To achieve this the post holder must have a sound knowledge of the Company’s current products, be forward thinking and stay head of consumer taste trends and be able to match recipes to factory processes. The post holder must be a passionate foodie who enjoys cooking on the creative edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new viable market ready products in line with current market trends.
• Presenting and demonstrating new products to existing and new customers.
• Maintaining all relevant paperwork.
• Contributing to the overall commercial strategy and growth of the business.
• Any ad hoc duties required to ensure the NPD kitchen runs effectively.

Skills/Personal Attributes

• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Ability to develop recipes using factory processes.
• A sound understanding of consumer trends.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
• A team player.
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
• Professional approach and attitude.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen or in product development.
• Have an understanding of ingredients and nutrition.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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