Product Development Chef, Product Development Chef

CompanyPilgrim's Europe

LocationGrantham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/12/2025

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Chefs

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pilgrims Europe Product & Innovation team with a vacancy for a Research & Development Chef based at our Grantham site.

Location: Grantham

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

No direct reports

This role will work closely with the R&D Manager and Senior Chefs in nurturing a food culture in the business, in line with our journey to become a world class food company.

The successful candidate will work to bring new products to market, from the initial concept right through to product launch, by developing a unique portfolio of brilliant recipes that will be valued by our customers, supporting delivery of business growth and profitability.

Key Areas Of Responsibility Include (but Not Limited To)

Owner of recipe development (inc. recipe cost) on specific projects using Recipe Professor.
Support Senior Chef in packaging development (inc. packaging cost) on specific projects via Central Innovation Manager.
Prepare product costings to target MSP’s and understand the business implications from a commercial and manufacturing point of view.
Provide product samples for internal/external meetings.
Owner of uploading costing request forms to Product Costing & Insight (PC&I) Portal.
Be at the forefront of the latest food trends to shape future NPD or innovation projects.
Maintain the upkeep of the NPD kitchen to a Gold Standard, support the site by using the paperless digital COSHH Management system for the control of all NPD Kitchen Chemicals.
During the development process and early gate stages you will actively liaise with the cross functional site team to discuss all new products, raw materials, processing and packaging
You will work closely with PC&I / Commercial teams to deliver commercially viable products and send costing files to PC&I (min 48hrs before submission).
Build relationships with retailers and ensure customer care and adherence to the Pilgrims Europe Vision and Values “To become the best and most respected company in our industry…”

Skills And Knowledge

3 Years’ experience as a Chef or equivalent food experience essential
Product / Menu Costing Experience
Supply chain experience -Sourcing of Ingredients / Produce
Project management skills
IT Proficiency - Excel/Word/Powerpoint
Ingredient Knowledge/Food Passion
Previous experience in the Food Industry
Relevant Food Industry Qualifications and/or Experience
Must have a full clean UK driving license

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Career development opportunities within a growing, forward thinking business
Competitive annual leave and enhanced Sick Pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
End of Year Thank you Gift and Lunch, Refer a Friend Scheme, Stars Awards, Wellbeing Initiatives, Long Service Awards
Free site Car Parking, Life Assurance and many more

This role would be suitable for someone who is passionate with relevant restaurant/hospitality industry experience and exceptional culinary and creative food skills. As well as excellent Communication Skills and multi-tasking experience.