AddressPatties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 7 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!
The Role
Our fantastic New Product Development (NPD) team is looking for a passionate and dynamic Development Chef to work from our Perth site.
The role will be working with the Product Development team and playing a vital role in contributing to the growth of the business portfolio.
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting and developing accurate recipes and Feasibility Costings according to project brief requirements for new products and improving existing products to ensure critical timelines are met.
- Organising and presenting tasting sessions along with Feasibility costings, reference samples and nutritional information in accordance with Project Brief requirements.
- Attending and monitoring Factory Trials (online & offline) and initial manufacturing productions.
- Providing recommended cooking/reheating times for maintaining optimum product quality and achieve food safety requirements on product concepts created or reformulated.
- Facilitating culinary training support and organising food events.
- Providing information on project status and attend NPD and other technical meetings as requested.
The Person
To be successful in the role you will:
- 5 years minimum work experience as a Sous/Head Chef
- You will have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the development of recipes and menus.
- An Adaptable working style, strong time management skills and the willingness to contribute to a high performing team is crucial.
- To join our team, you will have an irresistible attitude and mindset with a collaborative approach to hitting key business objectives.
- Have presence, credibility, self-confidence to make an immediately strong impact.
What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer, that is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging, hybrid/flexible working arrangements, take home products, Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
Join us now!
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.
Additional information
- Full time/Part time/ Casual position based at our Osborne Park Office
- Fun, supportive environment and culture
- Play a key role to the successful launch of new products at PFG
