Product Development apprentice

Do you have a passion for good food, health and sustainability? Would you like to play your part in helping Quorn Foods to achieve our ambition of coming Net Positive by 2030 and providing 8 billion servings of mycoprotein globally?, Your primary role will be the provide support to our Product Development team in innovation activities during kitchen development, factory trials and customer requests. Typically, you will be responsible for ingredient and kitchen management, assisting with sample evaluations, cooking instruction verification and supporting scale up of products from the kitchen through to the factory.

This role will be undertaken in-line with the National Apprenticeship Scheme 'Level 3 Food Technologist' over a 2 year period, therefore, applicants who have previously studied a related subject at undergraduate degree level or higher would NOT qualify and should not apply.

Due to this requirements of this apprenticeship, applicants MUST have lived continuously within the UK or EEA for the three years previously in order to qualify for funding., Minimum of English & Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above

- A clear interest and passion for food with a desire to develop their professional career in the food manufacturing industry

- Demonstrable ability to be creative, innovative and learn new skills

- Good level of IT literacy and competency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel

- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet - you don't have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are 'Stronger Together', we aim to 'Make Lives Better', we 'Think Big & Act With Courage' and we 'Strive To Be The Best'.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us 'Stronger Together'.

A Competitive Salary
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
- Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
- Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
- Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!