Junior Development Chef (NPD)
New Today
Step out of the kitchen… but keep doing what you love.
Fancy using your Chef skills in a different way?
Less late nights, more creativity, and the chance to work directly with customers developing new food ideas.
We’re looking for a hands-on chef who’s ready for something new - someone who still loves cooking but wants to take that next step into product development.
What’s in it for you?
up to £35,000 basic salary
Annual team bonus
Company car
A proper career path outside of the kitchen
Work with big customers, new food ideas, and real innovation
What you’ll be doing
This isn’t a desk job - you’ll still be cooking, tasting, and creating every day.
Supporting the Development Chef to create new products from scratch
Cooking and prepping samples for customer meetings and food shows
Attend frequent customer exhibitions and showcase our brand at every opportunity
Getting in front of customers and showing what you can do
Working with different teams (technical, production, sales) to bring ideas to life
Helping turn ideas into real, scalable recipes
Being part of tastings, food trends, and new concept ideas
Must be prepared to travel and overnight stays
What we’re looking for
A Chef with 2 to 3 years kitchen experience
Someone who’s ready to move on from service but still loves food
Confident personality - happy to talk to people and present ideas
Willing to learn (you don’t need NPD experience - we’ll teach you)
Organised, reliable, and takes pride in what they produce
Full UK driving license
Why this role works for chefs
No more split shifts or constant weekends
Still cooking—but with more creativity and less pressure
A chance to build a long-term career in food, not just kitchens
You’ll learn a completely new side of the industry
About Middleton Food Products
We are a family owned and operated business proudly manufacturing food products in the heart of the UK.
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of food service and bakery pre-mixes, providing branded and bespoke products into the largest National suppliers, restaurants, pub chains, educational authorities, and contract caterers
- Location:
- Willenhall, WV13 3LH
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Catering