Associate Development Chef

About the role

As an Associate Development Chef you will support the creation and testing of culinary samples, ensuring they meet customer briefs, quality standards and sensory expectations. You will work in the Kemptthal kitchen, reporting to the Product Development Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare basic culinary application samples for product development, technology assessments and quality control.
• Maintain accurate recipe records and ensure traceability in the company database.
• Organise raw material stocks and manage a collection of flavours and ingredients for quick access.
• Assist chefs and technologists on complex projects and evaluate raw materials, new technologies and flavour profiles.

Required profile

• Culinary degree or equivalent apprenticeship.
• 0‑1 years experience in flavor, retail or food service and at least 2 years leading a kitchen brigade.
• Basic knowledge of cooking equipment, ingredients and regional cuisines.
• Ability to describe flavour profiles and participate in customer projects.

Required skills

• Basic cooking techniques and advanced regional cooking methods.
• Recipe documentation and research protocol handling.
• Sensory evaluation and tasting skills.

What we offer

• 40‑hour work week with additional paid days off.
• Subsidised meals, sport and leisure facilities, and travel vouchers.
• Pension contributions and worldwide private accident coverage.