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SalaryJunior Innovation Chef | Sydney
- Work in an environment where innovation and excellence happen every day
- Be a part of an inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities
- 12 month contract with a view to extend
- Flexibility as occasional evenings and weekend work may be required
In WFCR, we partner with dynamic suppliers to develop a range of Woolworths Own Brand and exclusive brand products, which meet the ongoing and changing needs of Woolworths customers.
We have a deep passion for our quality products and the value they bring to our customers. Our integrated teams of Sourcing Specialists, Product Developers, Packaging Specialists, Customer Insights & Sensory Specialists, Chefs, Commercial Specialists and Branders work closely with suppliers and partners to deliver the best balance of quality, value, taste, nutrition and innovation for our customers.
What you'll do
As an Innovation Chef Intern, you will support lead Innovation Chefs within the Woolworths New Food Product & Innovation Chapter, to create chef inspired products that are exciting and innovative. This is also a great opportunity to learn about key roles within Woolworths, and gain a better understanding of how we develop products that you see in the supermarket.
- Support the Innovation Chefs with recipe creation and ideas, i.e. developing recipes & creating impressive retail-ready products prototypes using your culinary experiences
- Recipe writing for internal and external communication teams
- Help create a food culture within Woolworths & externally through cooking classes, product demos and in store support
- Researching & Presenting on current & future food trends to key stakeholders
You have passion about anything food, while also at the same time taking into consideration and understanding of customer needs!
- Able to research food trends and then report to key stakeholders
- Have some catering and event experience with attention to detail
- Understanding food safety and being able to ensure kitchen procedures are followed
- Ability to plan details and then be flexible to adapt to the change
We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
- Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave
- Team benefits - WFCR Recognition Program, WFC Team Council, WFCR wellbeing and inclusive Plan
- A culture of collective accountability and responsibility with honest and authentic interactions. We respect the past, but look to the future with clarity and confidence. We are passionate about our products and love what we do
- Applications for this role will close at midnight on Sunday 11th February 2024.
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Grow with the Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We'd love to hear from You
If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. Please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. You can follow us on LinkedIn or see more opportunities via www.wowcareers.com.au. #work180 #LI LI-Onsite
