Do you want to work for a company that goes the extra mile for its customers, colleagues and communities ? We are a company that values, recognises, and celebrates all individuals for a job well done. If you are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, leads by example and can be proactive and creative at the same time then why not join our family. You will need to be resilient, efficient and productive and in return you will be rewarded, with career progression, development opportunities, a competitive salary and a great benefits package. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Development Chef to join our existing team
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PURPOSE OF ROLE: To support and Inspire Iceland product development, product sign off panel. PR internal & external. Renovate product ranges through all categories.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Inspire development panels/ facilitate taste/quality panels
Provide feedback to buyers, technologists and suppliers
Inspire Unique ranges//recipes for Iceland
Lead seasonal trend workshops inline with category strategy
Be the voice of the customer during the product development process (especially when working with suppliers)
Support key initiatives promoting products to colleagues if required
Cook/prepare for panels if necessary
Work with PR & events teams to land seasonal projects
Keep up to date with NPD timelines in order to prioritise
Embed trend/inspiration session through the year in tandem with category strategy
BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES:
Confidence when dealing with colleagues/suppliers having the ability to say No/firmly portray customer viewpoint when necessary
Sound judgement skills, able to rationalise panellists comments and ensure reports identify the most relevant information
Lead project teams from a culinary stand point
Lead wokshops / inspiration sessions to inspire teams across the business
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Culinary skills and knowledge of cooking methods- restaurant standards/experience
Manufacturing experience
PC skill use of Microsoft
Knowledge of Food Safety Act 1990, Food Safety (temperature control regulations) 1995 and HACCP requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Driving licence
Minimum 3-5 yrs experience within a food product development or similar role
Educated to HNC/HND or degree level or to have equivalent experience.
Competitor awareness in terms of New Product Development
Alongside this we can offer you:
15% discount in Iceland stores
30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension (NEST)
Free onsite parking
Onsite electric car charging ports
Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
Christmas vouchers
Refer a Friend Scheme
Christmas Savings scheme
Discounted dry cleaning
Long service awards
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