Development Chef
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 5 October 2026
Apply NowAlliance Personnel are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Development Chef to join one of our clients based in Birmingham.
JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for writing and cooking new products based on product briefs.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* To write, cook and present new product recipes in preparation for management approval.
* To be responsible for tweaking and fine-tuning products to meet business needs.
* To research and develop new product concepts relevant to the business needs.
* To be able to communicate tweaks in recipes so management can make decisions on product viability.
* To be responsible for bench marking existing products against competitors’ alternatives.
* To be responsible for value engineering current products to meet an ever-demanding market.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* Must be a trained chef to a senior level.
* Must have experience of developing recipes and products ideally for a manufacturing business.
* Must have a passion and interest in food.
* Must be computer literate.
* Must be comfortable with handling and tasting all types of food.
HOURS OF WORK
Flexible 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
SALARY
Up to £45,000
Temp to Perm 12 successful weeks on agency
JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for writing and cooking new products based on product briefs.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* To write, cook and present new product recipes in preparation for management approval.
* To be responsible for tweaking and fine-tuning products to meet business needs.
* To research and develop new product concepts relevant to the business needs.
* To be able to communicate tweaks in recipes so management can make decisions on product viability.
* To be responsible for bench marking existing products against competitors’ alternatives.
* To be responsible for value engineering current products to meet an ever-demanding market.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* Must be a trained chef to a senior level.
* Must have experience of developing recipes and products ideally for a manufacturing business.
* Must have a passion and interest in food.
* Must be computer literate.
* Must be comfortable with handling and tasting all types of food.
HOURS OF WORK
Flexible 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
SALARY
Up to £45,000
Temp to Perm 12 successful weeks on agency