Junior Development Chef

at  Bakkavor

Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career.
Development Chef
Monday to Friday
37.5 Hours
Private Health Care
Bonus Scheme

ABOUT THE ROLE.

A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Newark for a Development Chef to work across a variety of retailers and categories.
We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food – especially desserts and a passion for the industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE.

• Effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the development process activity
• Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard
• Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required.
• Ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action
• Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities
• Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader group capabilities
• Responsible for ensuring the development kitchen facility operates to a high standard
• Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement
• Kitchen assistant as direct report