At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in recipe development, manage databases, and ensure accurate information for production.
- Company: Join Riverford, a passionate food company dedicated to quality and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for creativity.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for creative input in recipe development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team creating delicious recipes that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 29300 - 29300 £ per year.
This role is being offered as working up to 6-month opportunity .
The role is 40 hours per week.Normal hours are 8:30-5, Monday - Fri day Some weekend cover may be required at times.Based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure all planners, calendars and folders contain the correct information, making sure the details are up to date, accurate and completed on time to allow for a streamlined workflow through to procurement and production.
- Assist with keeping the repeat recipe database current and within budget, amending ingredient / code / allergen information as necessary. Upload the recipe information on to the website each week and check that all information is correct once live.
- Ordering and collating of ingredients for co-owner recipe box testing and actioning any feedback provided through the tests.
- Provide total RM costs to Senior Range Manager for recipe / kits going live weekly so a suitable RSP can be provided by SRM.
- Validate the weekly recipe cards against the ingredient planner and BOMs and make sure all info is correc t before exporting the cards for print and advising the print room they are ready., Support and sh are responsibilities with the Recipe Development Assistant with any changes to planned recipes.
- Work with the Senior Range Manager / Brand Chef to agree on a suitable substitution.
- Assist with the substitution process, updati ng ingredient lists , planners , recipe cards and the website when needed and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all key stakeholders remain informed and updated of the changes required and when they have been updated., Where required, guest chef and new recipes will be generated to bring newness to the recipe box / kit range.This role will support in the development of these recipes through taking the new recipe through our recipe development process with support from the Senior Range Manager., Provide support to other Riverford co-owners and franchisee in dealing with recipe related enquiries., Always follow our Health and Safety procedures , Assisting in other areas of the business as and when required Skills & experience , , , Experience with administrative duties, ideally from business .Strong relationship building skills.Excellent attention to detail within a food related , highly organised and can be relied upon to produce quality, accurate and timely outputs., , , Ability to successfully multi task and prioritise workload accordingly.Computer literacy: Word, Excel and Indesign will all be used in this role.Confident and articulate .Personal qualities , Confident communicator with excellent team working skills and a proven track record of collaboratively and positively serving a diverse group of stakeholders., , , , , , Creative and willing to learn.A keen interest in food, cooking and recipe development.
Organised; calm under pressure, can work to deadlines, with relentless attention to detail.Enthusiastic, positive and flexible.Proactive self starter with a can do attitude Passionate about what we do at Riverford Salary £29.3k per anuum, pro rata
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Recipe Development Assistant in Totnes employer: Edge Recruits
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