Development Chef in Attleborough, Norfolk

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pilgrims Europe Product & Innovation team with a vacancy for a Development Chef that will sit within the new product development team based at our Attleborough site. This role will support the Chef Team & Product Development Manager in nurturing a food culture in the business, in line with our journey to become a world class food company. The successful candidate will work closely with food development technologists and marketing teams to provide our customers and category teams with inspiring insight driven food concepts and platforms.

Key areas of responsibility include (but not limited to):

• Deliver KPI's in line with Pilgrim's Europe Product & Innovation Commercial Objectives
• Develop commercially viable products that delight the customer and consumers, in line with best-in-class development.
• Work closely with key customer business units to deliver insight driven food that meets customer and category targets and strategies.
• Produce samples for customer panels and internal reviews.
• Manage product submissions with customers and demonstrate your ability to articulate clear understanding of briefs, creativity in response, and an excellent grasp of the latest culinary trends.
• Ensure the quality of samples and submissions is of the highest quality and meeting brief expectations.
• Work closely with the relevant business functions to commercialise concepts.
• Support the Head of Product Development & Process, Head of Culinary & Site based Chef Teams in identifying, developing, and showcasing new trends and innovation.
• Support category and site teams in training and implementing teams in line with key customer development, innovation pipeline and future food planning.
• Support Culinary Academy modules as required to showcase food skills and where appropriate identify future trainers in the team so that knowledge and skills can be transferred across teams and sites.
• Be an active participatory member to the monthly Trend editorials to share knowledge, trends and learnings across the culinary landscape.
• To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business.

The role would be suitable for someone who is passionate with relevant restaurant/hospitality industry experience and exceptional culinary and creative food skills, as well as excellent communication skills and multi-tasking experience.

At Pilgrim's Europe, we recognise that our people drive our success. Joining us means becoming part of a respected and forward-thinking agri-food business committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

You will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement plus the option to buy additional days
• Autonomy in how you deliver results
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
• Professional development opportunities with access to leadership training and mentoring
• Employee discounts and access to a range of benefits through our rewards platform
• A values-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect

Our values shape everything we do at Pilgrim's Europe:

• Availability – We're open and ready for new challenges.
• Humility – We listen, respect, and value every voice.
• Discipline – We deliver on our commitments.
• Sincerity – We are honest and authentic in every interaction.
• Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination – We focus on what matters most to achieve success together.

Join Us! Apply now and help us continue building a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing business for the future.