As a Product Development Chef, you will assist in the creation and development of new dishes through the New Product Development process [NPD] and quality improvements across the current range of dishes through Existing Product Development [EPD]. You will have the opportunity to work across a large portfolio of products and contribute to driving innovation that align with company values and market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
New Product Development
* Supporting and managing the NPD process from initial concepts right through to product launch.
* Creating and executing an NPD process to improve ideation, supplier submissions etc.
* Develop a ‘Taste Strategy’ for all meals to support benchmarking of new meals.
* Identifying new suppliers and developing supplier relationships to support the NPD process.
* Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate NPD submissions and feedback accordingly.
* Sign off meals at first production.
Existing Product Development
* Overseeing the EPD process with the Product Lead and Technical Lead to continually drive quality improvements across the range.
* Work closely with suppliers to communicate product feedback and manage updates inline with company campaign calendars.
* Supporting internal process monitoring product quality and course correcting where necessary.
* Sign off meals at first production.
Skills & Knowledge
* 3 Years’ experience as a Chef in high end restaurants or equivalent food experience essential
* IT Proficiency – Excel/Word/PowerPoint
* Ingredient Knowledge/Food Passion
* Previous experience in the Food Industry desirable
* Marketplace awareness