Development Chef

2 weeks ago


Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Bakkavor Group Full time


We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets.

We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness.

Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.

Development ChefCompetitive salaryBased in Spalding37.5 hours per week08.30am - 5pmMonday – Friday25 days holiday plus bank holidaysExcellent rewards package including
  • Life Insurance, Short Term Bonus, Private Medical InsuranceBakkavor – We`re the biggest name you've never heard of.
You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China.

We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose).

We're ambitious, full of ideas and ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us.

A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Spalding 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
Responsibilities: Effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the development process activityManages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standardManages 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 actionSupports 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 opportunitiesFully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader group capabilitiesResponsible for ensuring the development kitchen facility operates to a high standardDevelops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters.

Seeks opportunities for margin enhancementKitchen assistant as direct report
Required Skills & Experience: Qualified chef – restaurant or manufacturing experiencePassion for food and inherent interest in the food industryCulinary skills, passion, creative flair & tenacious natureWillingness to learn and grow into the role and businessWhat's in it for you?As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

Additional benefits for this role include stakeholder pension scheme, personal accident Insurance, free independent mortgage advice, employee assistance programme, a range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), discounted tutoring for children, access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary, proud to be and loyal service awards.

Our colleague wellbeing offering encompasses a range of emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.

Proud to be BakkavorWe're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys and Waitrose.

We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team
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