Junior Development Chef Location : Llantrisant Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week Standard Hours : 8 : 00am – 4 : 00pm / 9 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (Flexibility required for trials, launches, tenders, etc.) Salary : £26,000 – £28,000 (Depending on experience) Overview We’re looking for a passionate and creative Junior Development Chef to join a forward-thinking food manufacturing team in Llantrisant, focused on developing and improving chilled snack products across a broad customer base. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with a flair for innovation and a drive to bring exciting, high-quality products to life. You’ll work closely with the Product Development and wider site teams to support both new product launches and improvements to existing lines, ensuring each product meets operational, nutritional, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Assist with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) within agreed timescales and cost parameters Contribute to customer briefs, helping to create innovative, on-trend food concepts Support in recipe formulation, costings, and product presentation Conduct benchmarking and internal tasting sessions to gather insights and feedback Identify and research food trends to help maintain a fresh and competitive product range Work collaboratively with procurement, finance, and technical teams to source ingredients and alig...
Development Chef • Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan, UK