Join us for our open evening at Leiths on Thursday, 16 July 2026, 6.30–8.30pm, and discover how the Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food.
Join us for our open evening at Leiths on Thursday, 16 July 2026, 6.30–8.30pm, and discover how the Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food.
Recipe developers and food consultants work on creating new products and dishes, often collaborating with chefs or food businesses. These roles involve testing and refining recipes, staying on top of trends, and ensuring the final result meets both taste and nutritional standards.
“I spend my days developing recipes which our customers can easily recreate at home to make themselves easy dinners, creating recipe content for our app and social media, immersing myself in food trends and all things food.”
NPD is the exciting process of innovation in a product, requiring creativity, research, design and development and can really suit someone who has a science-brain as well as food one! New product launches involve looking for new trends in food or expanding product ranges in the market.
A recipe developer creates innovative recipes for restaurants and food companies, blending creativity and culinary knowledge to craft delicious and appealing dishes while collaborating with chefs and marketing teams.
A Recipe Tester evaluates and refines recipes for accuracy, taste, and consistency. They follow instructions, adjust ingredients or techniques, and provide feedback to improve the final dish. Attention to detail, a passion for food, and strong culinary skills are essential for success in this role.
A Menu Consultant/Food Consultant advises restaurants and food businesses on menu development, ingredient sourcing, and culinary trends. They optimise flavour, cost, and presentation to enhance customer appeal and profitability.
