Development Higher Apprentice (Operations / Departmental Manager)
- Recruiter
- BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC
- Location
- Jessop Way, Newark Industrial Estate, Newark, NG24 2ER
- Salary
- £17,500.00 annually
- Posted
- 26 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 27 Feb 2021
- Ref
- VAC1000009833
- Specialism
- Operations
- Sector
- Technology
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- September
- Duration
- Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?
Development isn't just cooking products in the kitchen - it is getting to know the detail and functionality of each raw ingredient that goes into our products, developing ideas/recipes that turn into products that consumers want to buy, and identifying where there are gaps in the market for new concepts.
The Development role at Bakkavor is crucial to ensuring that we stay ahead of the market in terms of latest trends and techniques. Working in an office and the test kitchens, this role is mainly about innovation, exploring ingredients and developing new and exciting products. This opportunity will allow you to work collaboratively cross functionally with other teams within our business to support the delivery of our products from concept through to launch along with supporting and driving quality initiatives.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Block release in Year 1
You will complete a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager qualification
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The expected career progression at the end of this apprenticeship is for the apprentice to become a Development Technologist.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in English and maths + three others (Grade 9 - 4 or A*- C) Essential
A Level or equivalent in any subject: 3 A Levels (Grade A*- C) Essential
Development isn't just cooking products in the kitchen - it is getting to know the detail and functionality of each raw ingredient that goes into our products, developing ideas/recipes that turn into products that consumers want to buy, and identifying where there are gaps in the market for new concepts.
The Development role at Bakkavor is crucial to ensuring that we stay ahead of the market in terms of latest trends and techniques. Working in an office and the test kitchens, this role is mainly about innovation, exploring ingredients and developing new and exciting products. This opportunity will allow you to work collaboratively cross functionally with other teams within our business to support the delivery of our products from concept through to launch along with supporting and driving quality initiatives.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Block release in Year 1
You will complete a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager qualification
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The expected career progression at the end of this apprenticeship is for the apprentice to become a Development Technologist.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in English and maths + three others (Grade 9 - 4 or A*- C) Essential
A Level or equivalent in any subject: 3 A Levels (Grade A*- C) Essential