Our client, a leading food manufacturer is currently looking for a Culinary & Innovation Chef to join their team. Benefits of the role: Pension Scheme Wellness Programme Onsite Health Checks Marriage/ Civil Ceremony Leave Onsite Parking Dedicated to continuous employee growth Long Service Programme Discounted Health, Life, Travel & Motor Insurance Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the development of innovative, culinary product concepts working on customer briefs, blue skies concepts & existing product re-developments Kitchen-based recipe development across all the product categories including natural stocks, flavoured butters, crumbs, culinary sauces & pasta Deliver innovation presentations, samples & new product concepts to manufacturing, food service, and retail customers Responsible for repeat customer sample requests ensuring consistency & timely sample submissions and documentation of all data Communicate internally on project deliverables and externally to customers to meet their requirements Complete all paperwork including approved recipes, new raw material source data, recipe costings, and product information sheet generation for all projects worked on Organise and prepare product samples for dispatch to customers daily Prepare ingredient and packaging orders through inventory control against SOP Attend customer update meetings and progress project approvals through the stage gate process Communicate to external customers and the commercial team regarding project deliverables daily to ensure all customer briefs are responded to in full & a timely manner Co-ordination of bench marking of competitor products Attendance at internal development meetings and sensory analysis panels as required Assist the Culinary & Innovation Technologists and C&I Managers with specific customer projects Maintain awareness of the market, market insights, consumer, restaurant trends and competitor activity through market study visits, safaris, and exhibitions Assist in managing the development kitchen to a safe working environment to meet GMP standards Support the Senior Development Chef and Executive Innovation Chef in delivering all project deadlines Present proactive Innovation presentations to the retailers using the Chef Drop Platform Participate in any continuous improvement projects within the Culinary & Innovation centre General administration, kitchen & office duties Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience: Culinary Arts Degree or similar qualification. A history of working in fine dining establishments A passion of love for food is a must Proactive, positive can-do attitude Good interpersonal skills Good time management & communication skills Is a creative and solution-focused thinker Team mentality Up-to-date trend knowledge on all areas of food innovation. A strong understanding of Irish and International cuisine and culinary trends Desirable: Articulate product presentation skills Microsoft Office proficient SharePoint knowledge is preferable but not necessary as training will be provided Interested? Wed love to hear from you. Please click apply now to submit your CV to Joanne Bourke for immediate review or call for more information! At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent. Skills: Innovation Cooking Skills Benefits: Pension Wellness Program Onsite Health Checks Onsite Parking Discounted Health, Life, Travel & Motor Insurance
