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Junior Development Chef

Job description

Development Chef

Reports to: Executive Chef

Are you a passionate chef with a love for innovation and global food trends? Do you want the opportunity to see your ideas enjoyed by travellers around the world?

Our client is a highly innovative and fast-growing food business specialising in premium handheld snacks and meal solutions for the aviation and leisure sectors. With a strong reputation for creativity, quality and service, they work with some of the world’s leading food brands across multiple international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to join a collaborative culinary team and support the development of new food concepts from idea through to launch. Working alongside the Executive Chef, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full New Product Development process, producing samples, supporting presentations and helping bring innovative products to life.

The business is known for its strong culture and team stability, with many employees having been with the company for over 10 years — creating a supportive environment where talent can grow and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Executive Chef in developing new food concepts and products

  • Produce high-quality samples for internal reviews and customer presentations

  • Assist in the preparation and refinement of new product ideas

  • Support kitchen preparation for tastings and presentations

  • Maintain organisation, cleanliness and food safety within the development kitchen

  • Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen administration

  • Follow the full product development process from concept through to launch

Experience Required

  • Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen

  • Passion for food and global food trends

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety

  • Good organisational and communication skills

  • Basic IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to move into product development within an innovative food business, offering excellent exposure and genuine long-term career growth.