We've an exciting opportunity for a creative Recipe Development Chef to create delicious, healthy Slimming World recipes for our Slimming World Kitchen Recipe Box service.
As a full-time Recipe Development Chef in our Food and Publications team based at Slimming World's Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire, you'll play a huge part in helping us make sure that Slimming World Kitchen is the go-to service for healthy, filling and delicious meals ready to cook at home.
Through gaining a deep understanding of Slimming World's Food Optimising plan, our Recipe Development Chef will develop, test, cook and write exciting recipes which are in line with the plan and our quality standards, using Slimming World's Free Foods in creative and delicious ways.
The key responsibilities for the role are to:
create recipes that meet the needs of our customers as part of a 12-week planning cycle, and own project-led menu development
use data analysing skills, as well as food trends, customer insights and competitor analysis, to inform recipe creation and improvement
improve and refine existing recipes to enhance quality, taste and customer experience, based on internal and external customer feedback
manage the day-to-day running of our test kitchen within Head Office, including ordering ingredients/stock to use in your recipe development
maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, organisation and food safety
work with internal teams to ensure recipe accuracy, both from a writing style and nutrition point of view
support with events to promote the recipes and service
support with Slimming World recipe development for other business areas as required, e.g. recipe books, marketing and PR campaigns, Slimming World magazine, social media concepts, videos and other Slimming World food products.
We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about delivering an outstanding service and you:
are a devoted foodie, who loves creating delicious recipes and keeping up to date with food trends
are social-media savvy, with an understanding and love of creating easy to follow and engaging recipe content
have experience in working in a professional kitchen, or in a food or product development environment
have experience in full meal recipe creation, development and writing is desirable
are exceptionally organised, with experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
are meticulous, with an eye for detail
are a team player with demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively across departments, both internally and externally
can provide, and receive, constructive feedback during group recipe discussions
are proficient in data analysis and reporting, and can interpret data to build insights and support informed decision making.
If you love the sound of this role and want to work within a friendly and supportive team, click 'Apply for this job'
Closing date: 16th November 2026
Thank you and good luck with your application, we can't wait to hear from you!
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Recipe Development Chef in Alfreton employer: Slimming World
Slimming World is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Head Office in Alfreton, where you can make a real impact on public health and weight management initiatives. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development, while also supporting the well-being of our employees through a collaborative and innovative team atmosphere. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and empowers you to lead meaningful change in the community.
