Job description
We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen desire to gain experience within the Development Team at Bakkavor, working with chefs, development team, and process and operational teams bringing new products and new recipes to market. This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a year-in-industry as part of their degree. There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree. Come and discover what Bakkavor has to offer.
If you share our passion for great food, you'll receive ample opportunities, development, and guidance to help you learn and grow throughout your placement.
You'll gain skills in various areas, including critical path management, ingredient sourcing, costings, couriers, product benchmarking, trends, and actual product development alongside a chef team. Please note that this role is office-based, not kitchen-based.
This entry-level placement is ideal for those currently studying a food-related or hospitality degree, with the aim of entering the food industry upon graduation.
During the Development Placement you will receive career experience, skills & responsibility -
- You will work with an experienced line manager who will conduct regular performance reviews and support you through a skills checklist to ensure your development.
- Assuming everything progresses as planned, Bakkavor will assist you in identifying the right career opportunities upon completing your degree. This could include direct entry roles or positions within our Graduate or Apprentice
- programs.
- From day one, you will take owner ship for your work area and personal development, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
Benefits
- Relocation Financial Assistance - Any relocation payments made will be paid back in October 2026.
- Access to Bakkavor benefits such as a discount platform
What we are looking for
- The most important qualities we seek are a motivated attitude to develop your skills and a strong desire to progress within the food industry.
- Undergraduate currently studying a food, nutrition or hospitality-related degree, with a passion for food (Must be mid degree, not mid masters)
- Experience working as part of a team
- Existing right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas for this placement)
- A clear motivation to learn more about the food industry
- A desire to learn how Development teams aid a business success and drive
- engaging and valued partnerships with our customers The ability to apply
- practical ideas and demonstrate adaptability.
- A curiosity to explore, learn, and show initiative
- Attention to detail
- A full UK driver’s license and own transport is preferred, as some of our locations and suppliers are not always readily accessible by public transport
- All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Edinburgh
- London
- Spalding
- Salary
- £25,000
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
After applying, you can expect to complete some initial questions around some relevant scenarios at Bakkavor, followed by an online psychometric test and short video reflection. If successful, we will invite you to an assessment centre in January or February 2026. These interviews are for a July 2026 start on the Placement.
If you have any queries about this programme, or the recruitment process, please contact us at : EarlyCareers@Bakkavor.com or SP.EarlyCareersRecruitmentQueries@Bakkavor.com
- Assessment Centers will be held at our Bakkavor Newark Site
- Assessment Centre will be held on Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Closing date: 12 December 2025