Creative Technologist- Kitchen

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative new product concepts aligned with consumer and market trends.
• Create, trial and refine recipes within the development kitchen.
• Conduct benchmark tastings and competitor reviews.
• Support product presentations, customer showcases and tasting sessions.
• Work collaboratively with NPD Managers, Development Chefs and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure products can be successfully scaled from kitchen trial to factory production.
• Support factory trials and first production runs.
• Monitor food trends, ingredients and emerging technologies.
• Maintain accurate development records, recipe specifications and trial documentation.
• Assist with continuous improvement and reformulation projects across existing product ranges.

Requirements

• We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, naturally creative and excited by innovation.
• You may currently be working as a:
• Development Chef
• NPD Technologist
• Product Developer
• Innovation Technologist
• Food Technologist
• Culinary Development Specialist
• Skills & Experience
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, NPD or product development.
• Strong culinary skills with a genuine passion for food innovation.
• Experience developing products from concept to launch.
• Good understanding of ingredients, processing techniques and food trends.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial and operational requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or related qualification preferred.

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking