Development Chef

Company: Greencore
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Location: Bourne
Job Description:

Development Chef

Location: Bourne

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

About You

  • Experienced Chef with industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within a hospitality 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 you’ll get in return

  • 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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Posted: May 18th, 2026