Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 9101
The company
Originally a family business, this company has become one of the UK’s most respected bakers supplying into foodservice where products are handmade, scratch baked and made with trusted ingredients - so no wonder they are AA+ BRC certified!
About the Junior Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) job
The purpose of your role will be to support the development and delivery of high-quality dessert products by assisting with recipe creation, trials, and product optimisation.
Key tasks
- Support the Development Chef in creating and refining dessert products.
- Assist with recipe development, trials, and product scaling from kitchen to factory.
- Prepare samples for internal reviews, customer presentations, and submissions.
- Maintain accurate records of recipes, processes, and trial results.
- Support benchmarking of competitor and market products.
About You
- You will have a desire to start a career in patisserie product development and ideally have graduated or completed a relevant culinary, bakery or patisserie course.
- Passion for food and desserts, with strong attention to detail.
- Eager to learn and develop technical and culinary skills.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Collaborative team player with good communication skills.
- Proactive attitude with willingness to contribute ideas.
The Junior Development Chef (Cakes & Patisserie) job (Ref 9101) is based in Berkshire and is paying £28,000 - £30,000 according to your experience.
The package includes 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Life Cover and a generous employer’s pension contribution of 9%.
The working hours are either 8am-4pm, or 9am to 5pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.
The site is commutable from Maidenhead, Windsor, Slough, High Wycombe, Bracknell, Wokingham, Marlow and Cookham.
Alternate job titles Development Chef | NPD Chef | New Product Development Chef | Innovation Chef | Desserts Development Chef | Pastry Chef | Patisserie Product Development | Pastry Development jobs | Desserts NPD Technologist | Food Manufacturing Development Chef Jobs
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At b3 jobs ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values creativity and teamwork. Our Leicester site provides a supportive environment where Lead Chefs can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth and development in bulk batch cooking. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality meals while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to food safety.
