Development Chef

**Development Chef required for a Food Manufacturer in Shropshire**

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in the world of food innovation? This company, a leader in the production of natural, minimally processed food products, is looking for a passionate and creative Development Chef to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of developing exciting, flavourful, and nutritionally rich food products. With a focus on using locally grown produce, this role offers the perfect blend of creativity, innovation, and sustainability.

This is working a permanent day shift (8.00AM - 17.00PM) Monday to Friday, and the job comes with an attractive salary up to £40,000 per annum (dependant on experience).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked within the Food Manufacturing or Food & Beverage sector who has experience either within New Product Development, Product Development, Senior Food Technologist or Food Technologist experience and has a passion for trying new ideas and being creative within a kitchen/chef type environment.

**What You Will Do:**

• Lead new product development from concept to launch, focusing on natural ingredients and minimal processing.
• Experiment with nutrition, flavours, and food trends to create innovative and delicious menus.
• Prepare samples and conduct professional product panels for submissions and benchmarking.
• Monitor culinary and nutritional trends, applying them to new product development.
• Organize and prepare product samples for dispatch to customers, ensuring smooth delivery and documentation.
• Accurately record recipes and methods to maintain flavour consistency and quality.

**What You Will Bring:**

• A passion for creativity and innovation in the culinary field.
• Proven experience in food product development, with a focus on natural and nutritious ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of current health trends and the ability to incorporate them into new products.
• Excellent organisational skills for sample preparation and dispatch.
• A commitment to staying updated on industry trends and applying them to culinary creations.

**Location:**

This exciting opportunity is based in Newport, Shropshire. Due to the location of the site you MUST have your own transport.

**Take the Next Step:**

If you're a creative culinary professional looking to make a significant impact in the food industry, this Development Chef role is your chance to shine. Join a team where your creativity, passion, and expertise can truly make a difference. Apply now to embark on a journey of innovation, flavour, and sustainability. Your next great adventure starts here!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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