Menu & Recipe Development Assistant

Menu & Recipe Development Assistant Contract: Food Location: London Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent Within the UK, ISS delivers facilities management services alongside a wide range of bespoke solutions for customers across the Public, Private, and specialist sectors. Food is a vital part of our business, encompassing markets such as Education Catering, Private Sector, Public Sector, Defence Sector, Government Sector, and the Healthcare Sector, including both private and patient feeding. Job Description Our mission is to create innovative food experiences that nurture both physical and emotional well-being while fostering sustainable outcomes for future generations, communities, and the planet. We are committed to offering freshly prepared, nutritious, and healthy food that not only tastes fantastic but also delivers positive impacts. As a Menu & Recipe Development Assistant, you will collaborate closely with our Development Chefs and Nutrition Team to design creative food solutions, menus, and trend-forward concepts that help us maintain a competitive edge. In this role, you will manage our robust menu and recipe development processes, databases, and systems, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements and standards while prioritising the safety of our customers and placemakers. Key Responsibilities Act as a role model within the Food Development Team, demonstrating exemplary behaviours. Oversee the menu and recipe development process, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with the Nutrition Team, Development Chefs, and Supplier Relationship Manager to ensure all menus and recipes are compliant and industry-leading. Manage recipe testing, ensuring all recipes are tested at an operational scale before finalisation. Oversee the Saffron data management process, proofreading and validating recipes and maintaining accurate product listings and permissions. Support the Nutrition Team in developing special diet menus, ensuring kitchen teams have accurate product, recipe, and allergen information. Work with Communications, Marketing, and Development Chef Teams to create menus for special events and themed days to increase uptake. Collaborate with Sales and Business Development Teams to develop menus for bids and sales opportunities. Assist the Supplier Relationship Manager with APL list reviews and procurement specifications. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent project management skills Ability to prioritise workload, meet project deadlines, and manage time efficiently Flexible and willing to travel as required Experience of using Saffron or other recipe and menu management programmes Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and allergen management legislation Experience of menu and recipe creation and management Industry knowledge of food trends and emerging marketplace concepts The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. ISSGreatPeople ISSTalent PeopleMakePlace ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.teamuk.issworld.com

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 2/7/2025