Development Chef - Merchant Gourmet

Premier Foods • worksop, england • Posted July 01, 2026

Position Overview

At Premier Foods, we’re passionate about creating high-quality, delicious food that people love. Our Merchant Gourmet brand is at the forefront of premium, plant-based and wholefood innovation – and we’re looking for a Development Chef to help shape what’s next.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, trend-driven foodie to turn bold ideas into standout products that inspire consumers and support our ambitious growth plans.

What you'll be doing?

As a Development Chef, you’ll bring the Merchant Gourmet brand to life through innovative, delicious product development:

  • Create exciting, trend-led food concepts across cuisines, categories and formats
  • Deliver new product development (NPD) and improvements to existing products (EPD)
  • Ensure all products balance taste, simplicity, and wholesome goodness
  • Stay ahead of the curve by tracking food trends across retail, ...