Dr. Oetker / Cameo
Innovation & Development Placement - Pizza
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I&D - Pizza | Leyland | Full Time | Temporary
About Us
Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.
What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?
As a global, family run business our culture is really important to us. All of our employees are inspired and motivated to create a competitive advantage in the market place for our customers and consumers, whilst having fun at the same time!
JOIN THE TASTE.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for I&D Placement to join our Innovation & Development team working within the pizza channel team.
In this role, you’ll be supporting the Innovation and Development team in the development of new products from concept to launch ensuring that all Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
This is a 12-month placement opportunity, expected to commence on Monday 28th June 2027 and conclude on Friday 7th July 2028.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist in the sample preparation and testing for product development enhancements and improvements ensuring all Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
- To contribute to the generation of product concept ideas to fill the innovation pipeline.
- To prepare product samples for internal evaluation and customer appraisal, ensuring in all cases that Dr. Oetker quality standards are met.
- To prepare and cook product for internal and external product sampling sessions.
- To support the product development team in the development of new cooking instructions and to test the instructions in line with Dr. Oetker NPD procedures.
- To conduct Dr Oetker and competitor product breakdowns in an accurate and timely manner for post-trial/ first production review.
- To assist with product presentations to customers/visitors/ trade shows ensuring completion in a way that reflects the high-quality standards of Dr. Oetker and its brands.
- To collate product samples ensuring products reflect the high-quality standards of Dr. Oetker and its brands. Organise shipment of samples to customers.
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About You
- You must be studying for a food related degree
- You must be process oriented but with hands on attitude
- IT literate – Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel)
- Have excellent good data interpretation and analysis skills
- A strong and confident communicator – written and verbally
- You have a forward thinking, well organised approach
- You’re adaptable/flexible and able to work to tight deadlines
- You must have a clean full driving license (travel within the UK will be required)
- You are driven and have a passion for food
- You are a logical thought processer
- You are a team player
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Location
The role will be based from our Leyland Office, with free on-site parking. You may be required to travel to our Leeds Head Office and other external locations to meet business requirements.
Benefits
The I&D Placement offers additional benefits including:
- 25 Days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Enhanced company sick pay
Health & Wellbeing
- BUPA Private Health cover
- Healthcare cashback scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Occupational Health
- Annual heart check-ups
Financial Wellbeing
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme (3% employee, 6% employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (x4 annual salary)
Reward & Recognition
- Extra Slice, home of our discounts & rewards
- Employee referral scheme (£350)
- Employee loyalty scheme, recognising length of service milestones
Culture & Perks
- A fantastic place to work
- Access to our cake & pizza products
- GroceryAid employee assistance programme
Next Steps
Click “Apply now” to submit your application. For any enquiries, we’re available at LeylandRecruitment@oetker.co.uk.
Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.
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