Culinary Innovation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom mccainfood Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Development Chef to join our team at McCain Foods.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional to contribute to the development of innovative food products and services.

As an Assistant Development Chef, you will work closely with our Business Development Chef and cross-functional teams to deliver culinary excellence to internal and external customers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering culinary excellence to both internal and external customers.
  • Supporting the Business Development Chef and working closely with the Category and Sales teams to offer creative solutions that integrate our product range and meet customer needs.
  • Conducting in-depth research on customer operations and providing valuable insights to improve menu and product offerings.
  • Preparing and delivering customer-facing presentations, supporting the Business Development Chef and working independently.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring our range to life with internal stakeholders and support the development of new products where required.
  • Benchmarking McCain products against competitors to ensure we stay ahead in the market.
  • Managing courier relationships and undertaking financial administration for the Culinary team, including invoice processing and purchase orders.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 3-5 years of culinary experience in a culinary or customer-facing or development role.
  • Proven experience working in a Culinary/Development environment.
  • Strong culinary craft skills with the ability to showcase products effectively.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A full, clean driving license.
  • Knowledge of the food service market and an appetite for staying up to date with food trends.
  • Food safety certification (Level 2) and basic IT skills.
What's in it for me?

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • A great pension plan.
  • Private medical insurance scheme.
  • Flexible holidays.
  • A 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off.
  • Optional health cash plan.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Opportunities to relocate in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.



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