Are you passionate and creative with a flair for culinary excellence? Do you have a taste for innovation and a desire to shape the future of food? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us:
Holmesterne is a leading food manufacturing company based in North Yorkshire with a focus on supplying only the finest food products to our partner customers in Retail, Manufacturing and Food Service. Our constantly evolving product range includes both raw & cooked products along with ambient ready meals.
The Role:
1. Identify gaps, food trends and opportunities leading to pro-active development, creating new products to grow our product range.
2. Work towards creative development of new recipes aligned to customer briefs, demonstrating an understanding of customer policies/ brand standards.
3. Present new concepts / ideas both internally & externally.
4. Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to bring concepts to life.
5. Lead product tasting to provide the team with feedback & suggestions for improvements where needed.
6. Completion of accurate recipes within internal systems, working within the NPD team to ensure product feasibility for manufacturing sites.
7. Promote a positive friendly ‘can do’ attitude within the department.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
1. Understanding of a food manufacturing environment.
2. Passionate about food and ingredient quality.
3. Education from a food-related college e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery.
4. Food Hygiene and food safety qualifications up to Level 3.
5. A valid UK driving licence is essential, due to our location and customer visits.
6. Permanent Right to Work in the UK.
Personal Attributes/Skills:
* Inquisitive approach to food and manufacturing with an ability to identify new food trends.
* Relishes working in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on capacity with a problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Willingness to travel to suppliers/clients or between sites.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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