Development Chef FTC

We\’re recruiting for an Interim Development Chef to join a leading chilled food manufacturer on a fixed-term contract. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role supporting concept development, customer presentations, and factory handovers across two key sites — Cambridge and Sheffield.

You’ll be part of a collaborative development team, working closely with NPD, Technical, and Commercial colleagues to bring innovative, commercially viable products to life. From kitchen trials to scale‑up, your creativity and attention to detail will help shape products that meet retailer expectations and deliver on taste, quality, and feasibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting concept development and recipe refinement for chilled food categories
• Preparing and presenting dishes for internal stakeholders and customer meetings
• Collaborating with NPD and process teams to ensure smooth factory handover
• Conducting kitchen trials and supporting scale‑up activity across both sites
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with food safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Development Chef within chilled food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of retailer expectations and commercial feasibility
• Confident presenting to customers and working cross‑functionally
• Willingness to travel between Cambridge and Sheffield as required
• Available for immediate start on a fixed‑term contract

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