Senior Culinary Development Chef

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pilgrims Europe Foodservice Team with a vacancy for a Senior Development Chef - Foodservice working closely with the BU's Marketing, NPD and Commercial teams.This role will be fundamental in developing new products and ranges nurturing a food culture in the business, in line with our journey to become a world class food company. The successful candidate will work closely with food development technologists , marketing teams and commercial teams to provide our key QSR and Food Service customers and with delicious insight driven food concepts and platforms. Key areas of responsibility include (but not limited to): Work closely with other Foodservice services to deliver insight driven food solutions that excite our QSR and Food Service customers and meet customer and category targets and strategies. Manage product submissions with customers and demonstrate your ability to articulate clearly understanding of briefs, creativity in response, and an excellent grasp of the latest culinary trends Ensure the quality of samples and submissions is of the highest quality and on brief Work closely with Marketing and food technologists in identifying, developing and showcasing new trends and innovation that will inspire and influence our category plans to allow for the business unit commercial growth and opportunities. Support the business unit with key customer development, innovation pipeline and future food planning Work closely with the commercial teams in the UK and Europe on product presentations to customer. Support key customer visits with lunch menus and execution to showcase the BU's capabilities. Work closely with our Food Academy to transfer skills and knowledge to our I&D colleagues , wider commercial team including relevant business unit teams and key customers where appropriate Manage effective health and safety measures and procedures in all development and culinary kitchens Cost saving management apply cost saving measures to address ingredients and flesh waste Carry out regular individual performance and personal development reviews to facilitate and optimise skills development of the culinary team leading to a high performance Be a culinary mentor to the foodservice team helping to establish a foodie culture within the BU Deliver best in class performance, fulfil stakeholder obligations and achieve compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements with regard to the environment, health and safety, ethical standards and company employment policies The successful candidate will hold C&G 706-1, 706-2 or NVQ equivalent, have exceptional culinary and creative food skills, excellent communication and customer facing skills as well as project management experience.Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim's we focus on what's practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-09