Development Chef
CV-LibrarySurreypermanentPosted: 24 March 2026
Apply NowAre you a passionate chef ready to step out of the kitchen and into product development?
I’m working with an innovative, fast-growing food business looking for a Development Chef to join their culinary team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong chef background who’s curious about how products go from concept to launch.
You don’t need food manufacturing experience — just a love of food, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities.
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Supporting the creation of new and exciting food concepts
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Preparing samples for customer presentations and internal reviews
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Getting hands-on with kitchen trials and product development
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Learning the full NPD process from concept to launch
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Keeping the development kitchen running smoothly day-to-day
People Profile.
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Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen
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A genuine passion for food trends and innovation
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Organised, proactive and happy juggling multiple projects
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A real team player with great communication skills
Why this role?
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Perfect first step from hospitality into food manufacturing
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Work on products supplied to major global markets
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Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, quality and creativity
If you’re a chef who’s always wondered “how do these products actually get made?” — this could be exactly what you’re looking for
I’m working with an innovative, fast-growing food business looking for a Development Chef to join their culinary team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong chef background who’s curious about how products go from concept to launch.
You don’t need food manufacturing experience — just a love of food, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities.
*
Supporting the creation of new and exciting food concepts
*
Preparing samples for customer presentations and internal reviews
*
Getting hands-on with kitchen trials and product development
*
Learning the full NPD process from concept to launch
*
Keeping the development kitchen running smoothly day-to-day
People Profile.
*
Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen
*
A genuine passion for food trends and innovation
*
Organised, proactive and happy juggling multiple projects
*
A real team player with great communication skills
Why this role?
*
Perfect first step from hospitality into food manufacturing
*
Work on products supplied to major global markets
*
Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, quality and creativity
If you’re a chef who’s always wondered “how do these products actually get made?” — this could be exactly what you’re looking for