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Recipe Development Assistant

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Recipe Development Assistant

What you will be doing…

Riverford is a successful E-commerce business selling a diverse range of organic products from veg boxes through to meat, dairy and recipe boxes. This role sits in the Commercial Team, reporting into our Category Manager- Recipe Boxes & Kits.

The primary focus will be to support both the Category Manager and Recipe Development Co-ordinator with the administrative processes that are at the core of our Recipe Boxes & Kits.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all admin duties that support both recipe development and implementation are carried out in an efficient and timely manner with acute attention to detail.

The internal working processes need to run like clockwork to enable the success of the ranges. You will need to make sure that all information on these complex and changeable products is correct and communicated to all parties successfully.

This is an important role that sits between recipe creation and production, so it is essential that you are highly organised and a very effective communicator.

You will work very closely with our Recipe Development Co-ordinator and be asked to provide support and cover for recipe co-ordination when needed, so a keen interest in food and cooking would be hugely beneficial.

Some of the responsibilities will include…

* Provide administrative support to the Category Manager and Recipe Development Coordinator, including organizing recipe cards, updating planners, and maintaining databases.

* Ensure all ingredient and allergen information is accurate, up to date, and communicated effectively.

* Upload and verify weekly recipe information on the website, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

* Compile weekly cook’s notes, assist with product substitutions, and support with new recipe recording.

* Conduct research on new products, suppliers, and competitors, and assist with recipe-related inquiries.

* Adhere to Health and Safety procedures and provide general support across various business areas as needed.

Skills & experience…

* Experience with administrative duties, ideally from within a food related business.

* Strong relationship building skills.

* Excellent attention to detail, highly organised and can be relied upon to produce quality, accurate and timely outputs.

* Ability to successfully multi-task and prioritise workload accordingly.

* Computer literacy: Word, Excel and Indesign will all be used in this role.

* Confident and articulate.

This position is being offered as a 6 month fixed term contract. Based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU. The role is for 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are between 8:30-5pm, Monday to Friday. Some weekend cover may be required at times.

Salary: £27,044

Why Riverford?

* Be a Key Player: Immerse yourself in a welcoming, team-oriented environment within our People team.

* Growth with Riverford: Embark on a journey of personal and professional development with extensive training opportunities tailored to support your career aspirations.

* Bucket load of Benefits: Enjoy a wealth of benefits including unlimited access to free organic fruit and vegetables, an annual bonus as a co-owner, discounts on our veg boxes, and more. Plus, enjoy our heavily subsidised, organic meals prepared on-site

Beyond the Veg Box: At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner of Riverford, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued and proud. Join us in making a difference, one veg box at a time