As a Product Development Chef, you will assist in the creation and development of new dishes through the New Product Development process NPD and quality improvements across the current range of dishes through Existing Product Development EPD . You will have the opportunity to work across a large portfolio of products and contribute to driving innovation that align with company values and market trends. Key Responsibilities: New Product Development Supporting and managing the NPD process from initial concepts right through to product launch. Creating and executing an NPD process to improve ideation, supplier submissions etc. Develop a Taste Strategy for all meals to support benchmarking of new meals. Identifying new suppliers and developing supplier relationships to support the NPD process. Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate NPD submissions and feedback accordingly. Sign off meals at first production. Existing Product Development Overseeing the EPD process with the Product Lead and Technical Lead to continually drive quality improvements across the range. Work closely with suppliers to communicate product feedback and manage updates inline with company campaign calendars. Supporting internal process monitoring product quality and course correcting where necessary. Sign off meals at first production. Skills and Knowledge 3 Years experience as a Chef in high end restaurants or equivalent food experience essential IT Proficiency Excel/Word/PowerPoint Ingredient ..... full job details .....