Hales Group are currently working with their client to support them in finding a Junior Development Chef. As Junior Development Chef you will report into Head of NPD but day to day will be working with the current Development Chef. Your role will be to contribute to new briefs, working with the Development Chef to develop new sauces, marinades, spice blends etc for their customers. Learn from others within the department about procedural ways of working, their customer and product base and capabilities of the factory. The role would suit someone in the foodservice / restaurant industry looking to move into new product development department within a food manufacturer.Duties Include, But Not Limited To: Liaise with members of Sales Team to support NPD agendas. Liaison with operational and technical departments regarding all NPD agendas Responsible for the creation of new product concepts for their key customers Working in a timely, organised manner to ensure customers receive their samples in the required timescale to meet their own customer briefs. Attend Weekly NPD Meetings in which new concepts and feasibilities are discussed. Support with trials and launches when requested by Head of NPD Monitor quality of new and existing products, attend daily taste panels at least once a week and contribute to findings. Responsible for the general upkeep of the NPD kitchen to BRC standards. Always be mindful the current capabilities within the Production facility and ensure that pro