Development Chef

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia PATTIES FOODS Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Incredible opportunity to grow your career in product development
  • Work closely with our Innovation Chefs to bring new products to life
  • 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Perth - Osborne Park

The Business

Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to iconic brands like Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna's, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers, and On the Menu.

Our values—Courage, Trust, Integrity and Ownership—reflect our roots as a proudly local company and underpin our growth across Australia and New Zealand. With 7 manufacturing sites and over 1700 team members, we remain committed to delivering great brands, great products, and—most importantly—great people.

The Role

Our Innovation & NPF team is seeking a Development Chef / Cook to join our Perth site for a 12-month contract, backfilling a team member on secondment.

This is not your typical chef role.

It's a learning-focused, development pathway designed for cooks or early-career chefs who want to expand into R&D, recipe development, and food manufacturing processes.

Working alongside Drew and another Development Chef, you will help transform kitchen recipes into products ready for large-scale production.

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Assisting in the development and testing of recipes to meet project briefs
  • Following precise processes, measurements and viscosity testing
  • Preparing accurate recipe builds and supporting cost feasibility work
  • Participating in internal tastings, reviews and presentations
  • Supporting improvements to existing products and factory processes
  • Ensuring high-quality plating, execution and food safety standards
  • Collaborating closely with the Innovation Chefs and wider technical team
  • Providing input on cooking or reheating instructions for product concepts
  • Contributing to a positive, bubbly, supportive team culture
  • Attending meetings and providing updates on development progress

The Person

To be successful, you will have:

  • Previous experience as a cook or chef in cafés, restaurants or similar
  • A culinary qualification (preferred but not essential with strong experience)
  • Strong food knowledge, cooking technique and attention to detail
  • A curious mindset and willingness to learn new processes and systems
  • Ability to work both under pressure and in highly repetitive, methodical tasks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, relaxed and team-first attitude
  • Ability to work to tight timelines without compromising quality
  • Comfort taking and applying feedback

This role is especially suited to someone wanting to transition from cooking into culinary development, with stable hours and flexibility—ideal for parents looking for work-life balance.

What We Offer You

At Patties Food Group, we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly, with respect and supported to grow.

As part of our team you'll enjoy:

  • Flexible working arrangements (great for mums and dads)
  • Work/life balance with Monday–Friday business hours
  • Supportive, fun, and collaborative culture
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Take-home products and employee discounts
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Regular social and engagement activities
  • The chance to contribute to products enjoyed across Australia

Join Us Now

If you're a cook or chef looking for something different—an opportunity to develop your skills, work with innovative food thinkers, and help shape the next generation of ready meals—this is your chance.

Apply now and grow your career with us at Patties Food Group.

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