Development Chef

4 weeks ago

Dagenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Brakes Full time
Job Title: Development Chef

We are seeking an experienced Development Chef to join our Food Development team at Fresh Direct. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing meaningful relationships with customers' food development teams, as well as internal teams to support innovation and customer menu development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop close working relationships with customers' food development teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support menu development, sales growth, and margin expansion.
  • Take an active role in New Product Development (NPD) with the wider Food Development team, creating recipes, managing customer expectations, and tracking progress.
  • Plan, prepare, and present customer food days in line with briefs and customer expectations.
  • Provide food and industry knowledge, support, and expertise to colleagues.
Requirements:
  • Good commercial knowledge with excellent culinary skills.
  • A passion for fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Ability to adapt to and adopt various culinary styles and cuisines.
  • Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to build and develop customer relationships.
  • Strong relationship builder and team player.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.
  • Good knowledge of the Foodservice Industry (brands, operators, influencers).
  • Previous experience of presenting to large audiences.
  • Full UK Driver's License.
About Fresh Direct:

At Fresh Direct, we value diversity and inclusivity. We believe in fostering a culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We're committed to making life easier and more efficient for chefs, cooks, and caterers across the country. We're the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs' menus.

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