Food Development Associate

1 week ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Loungers Plc. Full time
About the Role

Loungers Plc. is seeking a skilled Food Development Assistant to join their team at HQ in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Food, Executive Development Chef, and Food Development Manager on Lounge and Brightside brands.

The successful candidate will split their time between the Bristol office and the Portishead Development Kitchen, supporting the Food Development Team throughout the menu development cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct thorough research on food trends to inspire new ideas that align with brand objectives.
  2. Coordinate food orders with suppliers for development sessions, cook-offs, and training events.
  3. Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the development kitchen in collaboration with the Executive Development Chef.
  4. Assist the Executive Development Chef in gathering information on developed dishes, including costs, ingredient specifications, recipe breakdowns, yields, and methods.
  5. Support the Executive Development Chef with basic preparation and cooking during development sessions and trainings.
  6. Evaluate recipes and methods to ensure operational feasibility in our kitchens.
  7. Regularly visit restaurants to gain insight into kitchen operations and limitations.
  8. Collaborate with the Food Development Manager in creating kitchen training content.
  9. Proofread menus, cookbooks, and training materials to ensure accuracy.
  10. Develop in-house video content for training purposes.
  11. Analyse customer feedback for the Food Development Manager and Head of Food.
Requirements
  1. Kitchen experience or cooking qualification is essential.
  2. A passion for food and willingness to share innovative ideas.
  3. Able to work hands-on in kitchens and restaurants.
  4. Comfortable with manual tasks and willing to take on new challenges.
  5. Star Chef (Fourth) certification - training available.
  6. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  7. Familiarity with online spreadsheet systems like Smartsheets and Google Sheets.
  8. Basic video editing skills are desired.
Estimated Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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