Development Technologist, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

The following is a Graduate Review for Bakkavor Group PLC.

Bakkavor Group PLC scores 3.9/5 based on 169 reviews.

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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?

Best

Being able to work in a great team with chefs who have such a passion for food. Being able to work with food on a daily basis and see your products on the shelf.

Worst

The late nights and push back from site - it can be a challenge to bring anything new in as factories have their ways of working and don't like change. Also, the workload can be huge!

What is the annual salary for this role?

Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Current salary: £29,000 - £31,000

Start: 08:00

What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?

Review the Bakkavor website and values a lot to ensure your answers and opinions are in line with the values of the company. Become a foodie - know the trends, know the categories we work within.

Do you have any interview tips?

Again, refer always to the values - make sure you have an example of a strength and weakness in relation to the values. Be really passionate about food and an open mind for the interview - you need to be flexible for the role. I was asked my favourite shop and product so have ideas in mind for all questions!!