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Development Chef

United Kingdom, Bourne · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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We are seeking a passionate and driven Development Chef to join our innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of major retail customers, creating fresh and inspiring products including stir fry, salads, vegetables, and fruit ranges within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Working closely with our Senior Development Chef and Head Chef, you will play a key role in developing innovative food concepts, supporting kitchen trials, and helping to shape products that reach customers nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing food business where no two days are the same. You’ll have the chance to bring creativity to life across multiple retailers and fresh produce categories, supported by an experienced leadership team that encourages new ideas and continuous development.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop innovative food concepts and recipes in line with customer briefs and market trends
  • Support the NPD process from concept to launch, ensuring high culinary and quality standards
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Technical, Process, and Commercial
  • Attend customer presentations and contribute to showcasing new ideas and developments
  • Provide culinary support during factory trials and product scale-up
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market and food trends

Requirements

  • Experienced Chef with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within a hosppitality setting or food manufacturing environment
  • Strong creative flair with a genuine passion for innovation and food trends
  • Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently and within a team structure
  • Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Competitive matched pension contributions
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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