Woolworths

Junior Innovation Chef 

• 12 month fixed term contract
• Norwest, Sydney based, 5 days a week
• Work with a team that supports growth and career development

We are Woolworths Group

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.

What You'll Do

• You will create best-in-class product prototypes for high-priority Quality First sessions 
• Directly support Innovation Chefs on major strategic initiatives, including Christmas, Salads, Seafood, and Fresh Food Prepared (FFP).
• Develop, create, and prototype new recipes and retail-ready products for our category plans (NPD/EPD).
• Research and present current and future food trends to key stakeholders to influence our Own Brand portfolio.
• Write engaging Own Brand recipes for Bunch and back-of-pack consumer communication.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with daily operations and ensure strict Food Hygiene and Safety standards are maintained.
• Support and execute high-impact internal showcases for strategic ranges (FFP, Christmas, Trade Shows) and leadership functions.
• Help build our food culture by supporting and presenting educational workshops (e.g., Flavour Pairing).

What You'll Bring

• Formal Culinary Qualifications
• Proven expertise in recipe development, creation, and accurate product prototyping.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations compliance.
• Ability to translate complex culinary concepts into clear, concise consumer recipes and instructions.
• Analytical acumen to interpret food trends and influence strategic decisions.
• Excellent skills for presenting industry knowledge and supporting educational workshops for stakeholders.
• Team-first attitude and a clear desire to grow into senior developer, quality, or sensory roles.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• 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.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths 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 encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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