Innovation Chef

Recruiter
Spire
Location
Brackley
Salary
Attractive Salary package
Posted
18 Apr 2017
Closes
16 May 2017
Ref
IC/FAC
Contact
Faccenda Ltd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our clients have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Chef to join their business,working across multiple functions and business units you will inspire and shape their focus; identifying and exploring opportunities to make us market leaders in product development. 

Central to key sites – Brackley, Telford, Dudley & Derby.

The role will react to the changes in consumer and market trends in order to continue to create exciting meal solutions across their range of proteins and added value products.

The Innovation Chef role:
  • This role plays a critical role in the delivery of inspiring and creative meal solutions across their three protein categories as well as their award winning added value lines.
  • The role will generate a range of ideas and concepts that can be transformed into successful products that are commercially viable and go above and beyond the expectations and requirements of both their retail and food service customers.
The Innovation Chef qualification’s and experience required:
  • The successful candidate will have experience of working in an innovation role, creating products for retail and food service customers.
  • You’ll have a through understanding of a wide and diverse range of ingredients, flavours and culinary techniques.
  • You may be classically trained or just have a background in food development that really demonstrates your creativity, passion and ability to turn insight into innovative meal solutions.
  • Previous experience of working within product development in an FMCG environment – ideally meat/poultry is desirable.
The Company:

This is a leading UK food business delivering quality fresh and convenience food solutions to the UK retail and food service sectors every day. With a turnover of more than £500m+, they are one of Britain’s largest privately owned businesses and currently employ over 3,500 highly talented people across the country. After successfully supplying consumers with good food for six decades, they continue to go from strength to strength as an innovative industry leader.

In return you will receive a competitive salary plus a company car.

This company are committed to making sure theirr employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

They offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
 
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Generous Pension Scheme
Lifestyle benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme, discounted shopping vouchers and subsided gym membership.

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