(Cranswick Country Foods, Preston HU12 8TB)
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenues approaching £2.9 billion, supplying premium food to major UK retailers, foodservice and global customers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Chef at our Preston site near Hull (HU12 8TB). Reporting to the NPD Controller, you will lead Fresh Pork culinary innovation, develop products from concept to launch, and manage an NPD Chef.
You will ensure products meet customer and Cranswick expectations, technical and operational requirements, and critical timelines for a successful cross-functional launch.
What We Look For:
- Significant Development Chef experience in food manufacturing/product development, with successful food innovation and product launches (Essential).
- Strong food trend, consumer insight and flavour knowledge, with a passion for food, innovation and exceptional eating experiences (Essential).
- Customer presentation and innovation workshop leadership, with credible communication and influencing skills at all business levels (Essential).
- Commercial awareness, strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across NPD processes and factory implementation (Essential).
- Coaching, mentoring or people-management experience, plus a Level 3+ Food Safety qualification (Desirable).
- Full UK driving licence (Essential).
What We Look For:
- Competitive salary – to be discussed at application / interview stage
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Commitment to progression and development through internal and externally accredited training
- Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions - matched up to 10%
- Participation in our Share Save Scheme, offering discounted company share purchases
- 28 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
- New canteen providing fresh breakfast and lunch options
- Membership discounts at high street stores and supermarkets through our discount portal
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.
Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.
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Senior Development Chef in Preston employer: Cranswick plc
Cranswick is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in East Yorkshire where innovation meets operational excellence. As a leading food producer, we prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive culture that values collaboration and stakeholder engagement. With competitive benefits such as a pension scheme, share save options, and an employee discount platform, joining Cranswick means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving meaningful change in the food manufacturing industry.
