Product Development Chef

As a Product Development Chef, you will assist in the creation and development of new dishes through the New Product Development process [NPD] and quality improvements across the current range of dishes through Existing Product Development [EPD]. You will have the opportunity to work across a large portfolio of products and contribute to driving innovation that align with company values and market trends. Key Responsibilities: New Product Development * Supporting and managing the NPD process from initial concepts right through to product launch. * Creating and executing an NPD process to improve ideation, supplier submissions etc. * Develop a ‘Taste Strategy’ for all meals to support benchmarking of new meals. * Identifying new suppliers and developing supplier relationships to support the NPD process. * Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate NPD submissions and feedback accordingly. * Sign off meals at first production. Existing Product Development * Overseeing the EPD process with the Product Lead and Technical Lead to continually drive quality improvements across the range. * Work closely with suppliers to communicate product feedback and manage updates inline with company campaign calendars. * Supporting internal process monitoring product quality and course correcting where necessary. * Sign off meals at first production. Skills & Knowledge * 3 Years’ experience as a Chef in high end restaurants or equivalent food experience essential * IT Proficiency – Excel/Word/PowerPoint * Ingredient Knowledge/Food Passion * Previous experience in the Food Industry desirable * Marketplace awareness