Npd Technologist

This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing.

Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies.

**About the Development Chef/Technologist job**:
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual to work in a unique hybrid position that fuses together both culinary and technical abilities.

**Key tasks**:

- Create NPD ingredient-based recipes as well as translate them into tasty food.
- Presenting created products, dishes, and ingredients to customers in an engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
- Work closely with both the NPD Team and Sales Team.
- Write basic technical specifications including ingredient declaration, allergens etc.
- Record technical information on NPD systems
- Manage and calculate ingredient costings and final recipe build costs from a raw material cost perspective.

**About You**:
This role would suit an NPD Technologist with a strong culinary ability and a clear passion for food, flavours, recipes, and trends. Together with your food product development knowledge, you will have a love of cooking and be able to create and present high-quality, delicious dishes for clients and customers.

Any chef or culinary qualifications would be a great benefit, however the business is willing to provide you with training/qualifications if required.

A background of working in a hybrid Development Chef/NPD Technologist type role would be perfect

You will also be a confident communicator, able to present and convey your creations and concepts clearly and succinctly, both to internal teams and external customers.

A UK valid driving licence is essential plus the ability to travel to other company sites as required to meet colleagues and customers.

**More details**:
The role is based in Kent (with travel as required) and is paying £29,000 - £32,000 according to your experience a plus car allowance.