At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and develop exciting new food products while testing recipes and exploring innovative ideas.
- Company: Join Samworth Brothers, a family-run business known for quality and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health support, employee discounts, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a strong family culture and commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that makes delicious food and impacts customer experiences.
- Qualifications: Passion for food, creativity, and experience in food development or as a chef.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As an NPD Chef you will create and develop new food products for the business. You will test recipes, explore new ideas and help ensure dishes taste great, look appealing and work well in production. This is a hands-on role, creative and highly collaborative. It involves working with the NPD team, operations, technical and commercial colleagues, as well as sometimes presenting concepts to customers. You will need a passion for food, and a keen interest in trends and innovation is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new recipes and improve existing products to meet customer and brand expectations
- Test dishes to ensure they keep their flavour, texture and appearance through processing, chilling and reheating
- Research food trends, ingredients and competitor products to inspire new ideas
- Present product concepts to the NPD Manager and support customer meetings when needed
- Work with Operations, Process and Technical teams to scale recipes from the test kitchen to the factory
- Prepare samples, order ingredients and support project tasks within agreed timelines
- Keep high standards of kitchen hygiene, organisation and food safety at all times
- Document work clearly and ensure all development information is shared in full and on time
About You:
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
- A strong passion for food, creativity and innovation
- Experience as a chef or in food development, with basic literacy and numeracy
- Good understanding of food safety practices and kitchen hygiene
- Ability to work well with others, stay organised and manage tasks to deadlines
- Confident communication skills for presenting ideas and working with different teams
- An interest in market trends, ingredients and customer expectations
What We Offer:
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
About Us:
Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
New Product Development Chef in Leicester employer: Samworth Brothers
Samworth Brothers is an excellent employer located in Worksop, offering a collaborative culture that fosters employee growth and well-being. With benefits such as a pension scheme, health support, and annual pay reviews, the company prioritises the welfare of its staff while promoting diversity and teamwork. Join a community where your contributions are valued and you can thrive in a meaningful role.
