At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development of exciting Indian-inspired food products and participate in kitchen trials.
- Company: Join 2 Sisters Food Group, a leading UK food manufacturer with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, 33 days leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Great training and progression opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in food innovation and make a real impact on product development.
- Qualifications: Background as a chef with a passion for Indian cuisine and food innovation.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 33500 £ per year.
Location: Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Core Hours
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Progression Opportunities
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
We are looking for a passionate Chef with an Indian cuisine background who is eager to transition into a career in NPD and food innovation. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to join our Meals Division and develop your skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working as part of our Innovation and NPD team, you will support the development of new and exciting products, bringing authentic and inspiring Indian flavours to our ranges. This role offers hands-on experience across product development, factory trials, and customer projects - ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in food manufacturing and innovation.
- Support the development of new products, with a focus on Indian-inspired and global cuisine
- Work closely with NPD teams, process teams, and commercial teams on product briefs and concepts
- Participate in kitchen work, product sampling, and factory trials
- Help refine recipes to meet quality, cost, and customer requirements
- Stay up to date with food trends, particularly within Indian and international cuisines
You are a chef with a strong foundation in Indian cuisine, looking to take the next step into a career in product development and innovation. You bring a passion for food, a willingness to learn, and an interest in how products are developed at scale.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career or looking to transition from a professional kitchen into the food manufacturing industry. You are curious, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to grow and develop within NPD.
- Background as a chef, with a strong understanding of Indian cuisine
- Passion for food innovation and interest in NPD/manufacturing
- Flexible approach and willingness to support across different projects
33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
- Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension
- Death in service benefit (optional, linked to pension membership)
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Refer a friend scheme
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid (confidential support 365 days a year)
- Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
- Cycle2Work Scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to transition from a chef role into a career in food innovation and NPD within one of the UK's leading food manufacturers. We offer excellent training, support, and career progression, allowing you to develop your skills and grow within the business.
Bakery Innovation Chef in Newport employer: 2 Sisters Food Group
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, a leading player in the UK's food manufacturing sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer excellent training and progression opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Embrace the chance to innovate within our Meals Division, bringing authentic Indian flavours to life while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with core hours and generous annual leave.
