Interim Development Chef

2 months ago


Edinburgh Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom Bakkavor Full time

Interim Development Chef


Inside IR35



Why join us?


We’re constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.


About the role.


A very exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in Bo'ness for a Development Chef to work on an Interim bases


We are looking for a creative chef who has an enthusiasm and love of food


Job Accountabilities


  • Effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the development process activity
  • Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard
  • Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required.
  • Ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action
  • Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities
  • Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader group capabilities
  • Responsible for ensuring the development kitchen facility operates to a high standard
  • Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement
  • Kitchen assistant as direct report


Required Skills & Experience:


  • Qualified chef – restaurant or manufacturing experience
  • Passion for food and inherent interest in the food industry
  • Culinary skills, passion, creative flair & tenacious nature
  • Willingness to learn and grow into the role and business



Proud to be Bakkavor

We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys and Waitrose.


We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team



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