Development Chef

5 days ago

Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Oscar Mayer Group UK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Development Chef to join our team at Oscar Mayer Group UK. As a key member of our New Product Development (NPD) team, you will be responsible for developing and refining meal solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers in the ready-to-cook meal category.

Key Responsibilities

Recipe Development and Innovation:

  • Create and develop insight-led new ready meal concepts, with a flavor-first approach. Collaborate with the Concept, Commercial & Insight team to align product development with customer needs.
  • Modify and enhance existing recipes to improve quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
  • Work as part of the development chef team to innovate with new ingredients, cooking techniques, and packaging solutions to differentiate products in the marketplace.
  • Ensure that all products meet nutritional guidelines and regulatory requirements for the application.
  • Understand industry regulations and trends to ensure products remain compliant and competitive.
  • Ability to translate global food and drink trends into feasible, manufacturable concepts.

Product Testing and Refinement:

  • Work closely with the process and operations teams to ensure recipes are scalable for manufacture.
  • Continuously refine products based on feedback from consumer panels, customer online reviews, technical KPIs, and social media feedback.

Cost Management:

  • Develop recipes that meet target cost parameters while maintaining high quality and taste standards.
  • Work with procurement teams to source cost-effective ingredients without compromising on quality.
  • Review production costs with the concept & commercial team to implement cost-saving measures where feasible.

Team Collaboration & Customer Management:

  • Lead internal & customer culinary ideation sessions with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide training and support to production staff on the implementation of new recipes and techniques.
  • Support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the NPD team.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel to customers, sites & suppliers as needed.
  • Flexibility to work outside of standard hours when required to meet project deadlines.
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products.
Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in culinary development (industry and restaurant).
  • Expertise in recipe development and culinary innovation, preferably in chilled branded/manufacturing categories.
  • Strong understanding of large-scale food manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficient in cost management and production efficiency strategies.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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