Are you a creative chef with a passion for innovation? We''re looking for an NPD Development Chef to join a growing food business supplying casual dining, pub group, QSR and B2B manufacturing sectors. This is a hands-on role, working in the development kitchen, supporting client presentations and creating exciting, on-trend food products.You''ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop commercially viable recipes, present new concepts to clients, and keep up with market and consumer trends. Attention to detail, strong organisational skills and confidence in presenting to customers are essential.The ideal candidate will have at least a couple of years NPD food manufacturing, along with formal chef qualifications (City and Guilds Level 2 or equivalent) and a solid understanding of food safety and commercial kitchen practices. You''ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects and a proactive, team-oriented approach.In return, you''ll join a supportive, family-run business offering a competitive salary, pension, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking and ongoing training and development opportunities.This is a full-time, permanent, site-based role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. If you have the relevant experience, please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed).As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the ..... full job details .....