Title:  Centre Of Excellence Culinary Assistant

As a Culinary Centre Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the Culinary Centre, looking after the maintenance of the facilities, monitoring and replenishing stock, hosting culinary events and assisting the Culinary Business Partner in developing food recipes.

The role is based at the Culinary Centre where you will be part of the Sensory & Culinary Team and have the chance to support our Food Design teams to work on some of our iconic cereal and snack brands and support the development of inspiring food samples for food shows.  

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Culinary Centre Management – Own the upkeep and functionality of the Culinary Centre, ensuring it remains clean, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Inventory Oversight – Manage stock of raw materials and ingredients in line with SOPs and daily operational needs.
• Daily Housekeeping – Perform routine cleaning tasks including bin checks, floor care, worktop cleaning, and equipment use to maintain high standards.
• Event Coordination – Manage the Culinary Centre calendar, liaising with internal teams to organise and support events, visitors, and setup.
• Culinary Innovation Support – Collaborate with the Culinary Business Partner to develop inspiring food samples and trend-led recipes.
• Documentation & Compliance – Support with HACCP plans, SOPs, and Ways of Working to ensure regulatory and operational alignment.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Provide flexible support to Sensory, Food Design, and COE teams to meet evolving business priorities.
• Lab & Supply Management – Order lab supplies and maintain readiness for culinary and sensory activities.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Degree in Food Science or a related field, with relevant industry experience.
• Passion for innovative and creative product development within the food sector.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering consumer-centric solutions.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

 You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.