Development Chef

Development Chef

Lincat is one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment. In short Lincat stands for quality. Allied to our vast experience is an ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, research and development which has enabled us to deliver high quality products for over 40 years.

We are looking to recruit a Development Chef with our busy culinary team, this is a full time role working Monday to Friday.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the day to day upkeep of the Development kitchen and the Showrooms as well as equipment.

• Responsible for hygiene standards both onsite and when working remotely.

• Preparing and ensuring equipment installed and ready for demonstrations, which may involve liaising with R&D department.

• Responsible for stock control and rotation, including dry stores, fridges and freezers.

• Organise supplies for and conduct test work and demonstrations working with clients and the Sales team.

• Prepare foods ready for demonstrations as requested

• Conduct live equipment training to staff and customer's onsite and offsite around the UK.

• Conduct test work under the guidance of Culinary Director in association with the Board of Directors, work closely on NPD projects with R&D / Engineering Manager.

• Prepare test reports including results and photographs, record and file.

• Working with the Marketing teams to promote Middleby brands including Lincat via social media etc.

• Assisting at exhibitions and other events both in the UK and overseas when required.

• Assist with departmental admin tasks, monthly reports and liaise with application team chefs arranging site training.

• Will be required to support and work occasionally at other Middleby sites.

• Work with R&D on innovation and research

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Minimum City & Guilds Level 2 in Cooking for the Catering industry

• Demonstrate a good level of industry knowledge and experience.

• Good interpersonal skills

• Full Driving License and own transport

• Ability to work independently and within set timescales

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Ability to work on their own as well as within a group

• Represent the Company professionally at all times

• To undergo update training as required.