https://jobs.co.uk/job/junior-new-product-development-chef-npd-assistant-manucomm-recruitment-ltd--823d98c6-5870-4caf-8ccb-91fe4ad5a45b RSS feed for Junior New Product Development Chef / NPD Assistant at Manucomm Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:49:51 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/junior-new-product-development-chef-npd-assistant-manucomm-recruitment-ltd--823d98c6-5870-4caf-8ccb-91fe4ad5a45b https://jobs.co.uk/job/junior-new-product-development-chef-npd-assistant-manucomm-recruitment-ltd--823d98c6-5870-4caf-8ccb-91fe4ad5a45b Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:51:52 GMT Location: Ivybridge | Salary: 26000.00-26000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Junior New Product Development Chef / NPD AssistantAward winning Food manufacturing company Reports to: NPD ManagerHours: 37.5 hours per weekLocation: Ivybridge£26000 - 28,000 DOEJob PurposeWe are looking for a passionate and creative Junior New Product Development Chef / NPD assistant to join our team and develop high-quality jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces from initial concept through to launch.This is a hands-on role for someone who loves food, enjoys experimenting with ingredients and processes, and has the patience and attention to detail to refine recipes until they are perfect. You''ll work closely with production to ensure new and existing products meet quality, cost and commercial requirements.The role combines hands-on product development in the NPD kitchen with recipe development, costing, factory trials and production set-up. You''ll work closely with NPD, Technical, Production, Purchasing, Sales and suppliers to ensure products meet customer, quality, food safety and commercial requirements.Key Responsibilities Develop and prepare new products and samples in the NPD kitchen. Experiment with ingredients, recipes and production methods and improve existing products. M... Permanent