Innovation Chef: Product & Recipe Development

Wiltshire Farm Foods; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food supplier is seeking a Head Chef to join its Product & Process Development team. The successful candidate will create innovative food products across various sectors including healthcare and education. Key responsibilities include delivering new product concepts, improving existing offerings, and conducting taste panels. Candidates should have extensive culinary experience, particularly in high-standard hospitality venues. This role offers an engaging environment to inspire quality in food production and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with employer matched contributions

Life assurance scheme

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Retail discounts through apetito perks scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef within top-tier hospitality venues (e.g. Michelin-starred).
• Motivated to work in a creative customer-focused environment.
• Commercially aware and able to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new product concepts meeting standards for nutrition and cost.
• Improve quality and design of existing products for customer satisfaction.
• Conduct taste panels and promote food values across the organization.

Skills

Exceptional culinary skills

Knowledge of global foods and cuisines

Excellent sensory presentation skills

Team player

Job description

A leading UK food supplier is seeking a Head Chef to join its Product & Process Development team. The successful candidate will create innovative food products across various sectors including healthcare and education. Key responsibilities include delivering new product concepts, improving existing offerings, and conducting taste panels. Candidates should have extensive culinary experience, particularly in high-standard hospitality venues. This role offers an engaging environment to inspire quality in food production and development.