Product Development Student placement

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Bakkavor Full time

Duration 12 Months Commencing July 2025 Location You will be based at one of our hubs in either London Park Royal, Spalding Lincolnshire or Boness (near Edinburgh)
Relocation Financial Assistance Any relocation payments made will be paid back in October
Access to Bakkavor benefits such as a discount platform
We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen desire to gain experience within the Development Team at Bakkavor, working with chefs, process and operational teams and other developers bringing new products and new recipes to market. There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree.You've almost certainly eaten our food - you just didn't realize it As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry with over 16,000 employees, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK.
If you share our passion for great food, you'll receive ample opportunities, development, and guidance to help you learn and grow throughout your placement.
You'll gain skills in various areas, including critical path management, ingredient sourcing, costings, couriers, product benchmarking, trends, and actual product development alongside a chef team. Please note that this role is office-based, not kitchen-based.
This entry-level placement is ideal for those currently studying a food-related degree, with the aim of entering the field upon graduation.
The most important qualities we seek are a motivated attitude to develop your skills and a strong desire to progress within the food industry.
Undergraduate currently studying a food, nutrition or hospitality-related degree, with a passion for food (Must be mid degree, not mid masters)
A clear motivation to learn more about the food industry
You will work with an experienced line manager who will conduct regular performance reviews and support you through a skills checklist to ensure your development.
Assuming everything progresses as planned, Bakkavor will assist you in identifying the right career opportunities upon completing your degree. This could include direct entry roles or positions within our Graduate or Apprentice programs.
From day one, you will take owner ship for your work area and personal development, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
From our Icelandic origins we have grown to be the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK. We are food heroes, who keep the supply chain moving despite challenging times. Our passion brings joy through the food we produce and the communities we work in.Our values are extremely important to us, they drive the way we do business they are what make Bakkavor different to everyone else.
We created them to offer opportunities to students who are looking for quality experience in the food industry.
After applying, you can expect to complete some initial questions around some relevant scenarios at Bakkavor, followed by an online psychometric test and short video reflection. If successful, we will invite you to an assessment centre in January or February 2025 .



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