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Tyson Foods
This is a full-time Senior Development Chef (UK)- Hybrid position at Tyson Foods, based in Ashford, GB.
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Job Summary
Senior Development Chef role is a unique and highly visible within Tyson Foods International Business Unit, spanning our UK & EU commercial channels focused on Added-Value Poultry. You are responsible for both product activation and being the creative spark for front-end concept ideation, connecting consumer insights and real-time market trends into targeted prototypes. The Senior Development Chef is responsible to research, plan, coordinate and deliver tailored, engaging customer experiences through inspiring food storytelling that illustrates the menu potential and diversity of our portfolio. The role is central to show-casing our pan-European Tyson Branded Foodservice range with branded events, international trade fairs, and digital content. You will also be the Culinary-facing lead actively collaborating with our strategic International Quick-Service Restaurant and Organised Foodservice client base. The role requires a passionate culinarian, to draw inspiration from consumer insights, market-trends, cross-category pollination, competitive-set, and culinary experiences, converting them into meaningful menu development and new product ideation.
Key Accountabilities
Education & Work Experience
Formal education Culinary Arts (BA), Culinary Industry Management (BA), Food Science (BSc)
Professional Chef with 5-years progressive experience within high-quality restaurant, hospitality, or commercial kitchen pedigree (e.g. Michelin, 5-star)
Proven track-record of consumer insight driven product ideation concept development and ownership
Proven track-record of cross-functional collaboration within a Food Manufacturing environment
Passion for food, quick-service and organised foodservice brands, consumer behaviour and experiences
Knowledge of nutrition and nutritional development
Confident, energetic oral and visual presentation skills to both external and internal audiences
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft programmes including Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel
Food hygiene and food-safety management certification
Excellent culinary skills and butchery knowledge
Proactive mindset driven to improve working methodologies and embracing technology
Travel and Working Conditions
Travel 40% (UK & EU bias, APAC, US)
Full Driving License
Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Not eligible for relocation assistance
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: Standard Office 7.5 Hours (United Kingdom)
Physical Requirements
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.
Company Culture & Benefits
Our team members make the difference.
If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family.
Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!
We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.
To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Experience: 5 years required
