Our mission is to make healthy eating easy and for this we supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our environmental impact.

This role would be ideal for a Development Chef who is ready to step up. As a Senior Development Chef you will craft some of our delicious, healthy recipes using premium sustainably sourced ingredient working cross-functionally with our buying team to secure the freshest and in-season ingredients as well as our marketing teams on our recipe writing style-guide.

• An experienced development chef with a track record of recipe creation, development, and writing.

• Proficient in the editorial aspects of recipe development, including proofreading and food styling.

• Exceptionally organised, adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Meticulous, with an eye for detail.

• A team player with demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively across departments internally and externally

• A culinary enthusiast with a passion for food and a creative mindset.

• A skilled communicator comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Capable of providing constructive feedback during group recipe discussions.

• Experience in product development or new product development (NPD) is advantageous, but not obligatory.

• Manage the recipe development process, signing-off new & improved recipes

• Conceptualize, cost, prepare, and document mouthwatering recipes based on briefs and culinary trends

• Improve and refine existing recipes to enhance quality, taste and customer experience

• Work closely with our external partners, collaborating with their chefs to design campaign recipes

• Present and style dishes for magazine features and promotional campaigns.

• Support the Food Lead in planning, tracking, and executing recipe development tasks.

• Manage ingredient inventory in the Mindful Chef development kitchen.

• Manage kitchen cleanliness and organisation standards.

• Adhere to weekly team deadlines with precision.

• Support the Recipe Editor to refine recipe methods and maintain style guidelines.

• Contribute to the creation of NPD and EPD briefs, managing the ingredient sampling and feedback process

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays), summer hours with earlier finish on Fridays during the months of June, July and August.
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

1. Meet with the talent team (google meet)
2. Meet with our Food Lead (google meet)
3. Time to show your cooking skills in our development kitchen

We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.

We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.

We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best – to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what’s right even when it’s difficult.

Equal Opportunities

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.

We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.

We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.