Senior Development Baker, Nantwich

Senior Development Baker Nantwich Salary up to £50,000 dependent upon experience 37.5 hours per week 25 days holiday + bank holidays Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with an international presence in the US and China. Our 19,000 employees operate from 25 locations, developing and producing innovative food for a wide variety of occasions and budgets. In the UK, we work with leading grocery retailers, focusing on their own label brands. Bakkavor Bread is based in Aston, Cheshire and specialises in making chilled speciality breads. It is one of five sites that are part of Bakkavor's Pizza & Bread sector in the UK. This is a great opportunity for a Baker or Savoury Dough expert that is looking to move to work within Food Manufacturing. Were you can bring your expertise and passion to our retail customers. You will be focusing on Chilled Bread at our Aston site, Accountabilities Has the ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge, expertise passion and flair. Is able to convert feedback into appropriate action. Has effective internal working relationships across key functions to support the Development process activity Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard. Manages hospitality for customer and high-profile visits. Customer support as required. Supports the customer pipeline through inspirational and innovative product and process ideation. Has the ability to translate food trends into relevant and commercially viable product Development. Supports sector-led innovation opportunities Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader Group capabilities. Responsible for ensuring the Development kitchen facility operates to a high standard. Develops NPD and EPD, to an agreed quality and timescale, based on a strong understanding of all Development and commercial parameters. Seeks opportunities for margin enhancement. All about you: You will have - * The ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Strong culinary skills and creative flair * A willingness to learn and grow into the role and business You will be - * A qualified chef or equivalent experience * A team player, adaptable, approachable and resilient * Creative, passionate about food and commercially aware