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We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen desire to gain experience within the Development Team at Bakkavor, working with chefs, process and operational teams and other developers bringing new products and new recipes to market. This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a year-in-industry as part of their degree. There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree. Come and discover what Bakkavor has to offer!
- If you share our passion for great food, you'll receive ample opportunities, development, and guidance to help you learn and grow throughout your placement.
- You'll gain skills in various areas, including critical path management, ingredient sourcing, costings, couriers, product benchmarking, trends, and actual product development alongside a chef team. Please note that this role is office-based, not kitchen-based.
- This entry-level placement is ideal for those currently studying a food-related degree, with the aim of entering the field upon graduation.
About the Company
We're probably the biggest name you've never heard of. You've almost certainly eaten our food - you just didn't realize it! As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry with over 16,000 employees, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK.
What do you need?
The most important qualities we seek are a motivated attitude to develop your skills and a strong desire to progress within the food industry.
To be considered for this placement, you must meet the following criteria:
• Undergraduate currently studying a food, nutrition or hospitality-related degree, with a passion for food (must be mid degree, not mid masters)
• Experience working as part of a team
• Existing right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas for this placement)
• A clear motivation to learn more about the food industry
• A desire to learn how Development teams aid a business success and drive engaging and valued partnerships with our customers
• The ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate adaptability
• A curiosity to explore, learn, and show initiative
• Attention to detail
• A full UK driver’s license and own transport is preferred, as some of our locations and suppliers are not always readily accessible by public transport
All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.
