Job Description

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a creative and commercially aware chef with a passion for food innovation, who enjoys bringing ideas to life in a structured, fast-moving environment:

• Qualified to Commis Chef level (or equivalent) with relevant culinary training
• Strong understanding of food trends, restaurants, and the out-of-home market
• Experience developing recipes with an awareness of manufacturing processes
• Able to balance creativity with cost, scalability, and commercial viability
• Comfortable documenting recipes, processes, and technical details accurately
• Good awareness of ingredients, sourcing, and basic nutrition principles
• Confident communicator, able to engage internal teams and customers
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel when required
• Food science or related qualification (desirable)

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role where your ideas genuinely make it to market. You’ll work across diverse protein categories, collaborate with experienced teams, and play a visible role in shaping products that reach major customers.

At Sofina Foods, you’ll be part of a business that’s investing in innovation, people, and culture, giving you the platform to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build a career in food development.

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Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay

Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Development Chef will be responsible for creating, developing, and delivering concept products, including:

• Interpreting NPD and EPD briefs to develop inspiring, commercially relevant concepts
• Creating and documenting recipes, processes, and ingredient specifications accurately
• Preparing and presenting samples for internal stakeholders and external customers
• Supporting recipe costings and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation
• Collaborating with NPD to ensure recipes are scalable into manufacturing processes
• Keeping up to date with UK and global food trends, translating insights into concepts
• Leading and contributing to customer-facing innovation and “blue sky” sessions
• Supporting sourcing of new ingredients and maintaining strong supplier awareness
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen organisation, hygiene, and food safety

Bring food trends to life and turn ideas into scalable, commercial products