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Innovation & Culinary Chef, 12mth FTC

JR United Kingdom

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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4 days ago
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Job summary

An innovative global food business is seeking a passionate Innovation and Culinary Chef for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This exciting opportunity involves joining a dynamic R&D team to develop and launch new food products for retail and QSR markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, an understanding of market trends, and the ability to work closely with clients from concept to launch. With a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a leading food company while traveling both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

  • Experienced culinary professional with a flair for innovation.
  • Ability to develop food products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new product ideas and transform them into viable products.
  • Collaborate with the R&D team and engage with customers.

Skills

Culinary Skills
Innovation in Food Products
Customer Engagement
Trend Analysis

Education

Culinary Arts Degree
Food Science Degree

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Innovation & Culinary Chef, 12mth FTC, Bedfordshire

Client: Focus Management Consultants

Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 9

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Innovation & Culinary Chef, 12mth FTC

Excellent opportunity to join an innovative global food business as an Innovation and Culinary Chef on a 12-month fixed term contract.

My client is a large food business with over 3,000 employees and 40 production sites around the world. They provide innovative solutions for clients within several markets including Retail and QSR.

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Innovation and Culinary Chef to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will become a key member of the R&D team developing new product ideas and transforming them into commercially viable products.

The role comes with a competitive salary and package. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (37 hours per week).

They are looking for a passionate culinary professional with a flair for innovation and a keen understanding of the latest trends. Someone who has previous experience of working with customers from concept to launch developing food products for both retail and QSR customers. This role will involve travel both in the UK and internationally.

So, if you are available in the next couple of weeks and looking for your next contract, please get in touch.

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