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We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients. The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with

NPD Chef Faversham Interim Contract | 4-8 Weeks Salary: Competitive, depending on experience ⏰ Monday to Friday | Flexible Working Hours & Immediate Start Available Are you an experienced NPD Chef with a passion for product development and innovation? Do you enjoy creating and refining recipes while ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards are met? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Office Angels are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a talented NPD Chef to join their friendly and collaborative team on a temporary basis. The Role As an NPD Chef, you will play a key role in developing and perfecting products, ensuring recipes are accurately documented and tested to achieve the desired results. You'll combine creativity with technical expertise to create high-quality, long-life products using fresh ingredients. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine products using varying ingredient ratios and formulations. Monitor and test pH levels, making adjustments to recipes where required. Utilise preservatives effectively to maximise product shelf life while maintaining quality. Create innovative long-life products using fresh produce. Accurately document recipes, methods, ingredient percentages, and pH testing results. Maintain detailed records within company systems to ensure consistency and compliance. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience working as an NPD Chef within a food manufacturing or product development environment. Strong understanding of pH testing and recipe formulation. Experience working with preservatives and shelf-life extension techniques. Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills. A proactive and hands-on approach with a passion for food innovation. The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. What's in it for You? Flexible working hours. Friendly and supportive team environment. Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing business. Competitive salary based on experience. Immediate start available.If you're a skilled NPD Chef looking for your next opportunity and can start at short notice, apply today. We'd love to hear from you! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Company Profile Working for an established retail installations business who provide storage and outfitting of specialist retail equipment such as refrigeration cabinets, server counters and food preparation areas. Due to the nature of the industry, candidates must be flexible regarding working hours and willing to travel as the working week will include some Sundays, nights and potentially staying away from home. Key areas of responsibility • Deliver quality installation solutions to clients in a professional and effective manner., • Manage issues as they arise and reach a prompt and satisfactory resolution., • Provide clear internal communications to supervisor, to include communications on project progress, existing issues, potential issues, suggested ideas of improvement etc., • Work efficiently and cost effectively., • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients., • Maintain high standards of professional integrity and respect for others in all dealings with clients, colleagues, suppliers, other professionals and members of the public., • Attend appropriate professional training courses/conferences/meetings. Skills and Experience • Must hold a full driving licence., • CSCS card holder or prepared to work towards one., • Possess a good understanding in some or all areas of - construction, basic plumbing, carpentry, metal and electrical works., • Welding experience would be highly desirable but not essential., • Have experience of working in installation, shop or kitchen fitting would be a distinct advantage., • Excellent customer service and communication skills., • Willingness to undertake personal development as a lot of training will be provided., • Flexible and punctual. Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained