Junior Recipe Development Chef & Nutrition Assistant

A relevant culinary, food or nutrition qualification, or 1–2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen or food-development environment.

Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

Proficient skills in Excel and Google data platforms to interpret data, build insights, and support informed decision making.

Professional chef qualification or equivalent industry experience desirable but not essential.

Nutrition-related qualification or relevant experience.

Food safety certification (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 desirable).

Hold a genuine enthusiasm for food and love for cooking, with a particular interest in recipe development.

Testing established recipes or new recipe methods, carrying out structured recipe tests, recording feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement in line with briefs, food trends, and customer insights.

Style and shoot meals for the recipe magazine or other brand material  

Work with the wider Food team to ensure recipes meet nutritional, brand, and quality standards, seeking guidance from the Nutritionist where required.

Carry out protein validation checks in line with established processes and regulatory requirements, escalating any issues where required.

Work closely with the Head of Health and support the kitchen team with nutrition requests and recipe analysis 

Test, and accurately record nutritional information for existing and new ingredients, following established processes and guidance from the Nutritionist.

Work closely with the Recipe Editor to apply and contribute to the development of the recipe writing style guide.

Participate in recipe tastings, reviews, feedback and innovation sessions, providing and receiving constructive input.

Manage ingredients, ordering, and stock for recipe development within the test kitchen.

Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and food safety.

Support NPD and EPD activity, including ingredient testing, onboarding, and contributing ideas for the ingredient catalogue.

Meet weekly recipes and team deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

Proof weekly recipe booklets before print deadline.

Contribute to continuous improvement of food team processes and ways of working.

Support social media marketing by actively participating in regular filming, confidently presenting recipes and development work on camera to help create engaging, on-brand content.

Stay informed on food trends, customer insights and competitor analysis.