Development Chef

Development Chef Development Chef Soups & Sauces BristolInterested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.30k 40k per annumMondayFriday, 9am5pm - Degree of flexibility and will require a driving licence to helps support at other locations, events etc. Full UK Driving Licence Required About The Compleat Food Group The Compleat Food Group (TCFG) is one of the UKs leading chilled food manufacturers, producing high-quality, innovative food for major retailers and some of the UKs best-known brands. Our teams are passionate about great food, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. Were now looking for a Development Chef to join our Bristol site, supporting innovation across our Soups & Sauces category and working closely with NPD, Category and cross-functional teams to deliver exciting, market-ready products. The Role Reporting to the Head Chef, the Development Chef will play a key role in developing and innovating chilled food products across multiple customers. Youll be hands-on in the kitchen creating samples, developing and costing recipes, supporting customer briefs and presentations, and helping take concepts from idea through to launch.This role is Bristol-based, with regular travel to Ebbw Vale and occasional support at other sites, events and customer activity so a full UK driving licence is essential. Food Categories: Bristol: Soups & SaucesEbbw Vale: Soups & Dips Key Responsibilities Product Development & InnovationSupport the sites NPD and EPD agenda, delivering concepts on time and to costDevelop innovative, commercially viable products aligned to customer briefsDrive food values across the site and wider business Customer Briefs & Presentations Interpret customer briefs to deliver compliant, on-trend conceptsWork with NPD Managers, Technologists and Procurement on ingredients and costingsConfidently present products internally and externally Documentation & Feasibility Build and maintain recipes using Point 74 Recipe Professor or site systemsSupport feasibility sessions, benchmarking and nutritional interpretationPrepare materials for internal and external presentations Market Insight & Trends Keep up to date with food trends, competitor activity and new launchesSupport benchmarking panels, food shows and blue-sky innovation activity Teamwork & Site Support Work collaboratively with chefs, technologists and cross-functional teamsSupport development activity at Ebbw Vale and other sites when requiredHealth, Safety & General DutiesMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and H&SSupport customer visits and site food standardsOccasional flexibility to support evenings, weekends or launches What Were Looking For Experience Experience in a Development Chef or similar food-focused role (preferred)Strong food background; restaurant experience desirableFMCG or food manufacturing exposure is advantageous Skills & Attributes Strong cookery skills with a passion for innovationWell organised with good planning skillsConfident communicator with strong presentation skillsTeam player who can also work independently Qualifications Catering college qualification desirable (not essential) Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth: Financial & Lifestyle Benefits Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extraHoliday Discounts Available via our online retail discount platformAccess to enhanced retail discounts online and in-storeFree product handouts across our sites, so xjdpvnf you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first handEV charging points - available at selected sites Health & Wellbeing 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical supportPhysical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discountsFree diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipesOnline wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resourcesFinancial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid Career Growth & Development Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your rolePerformance Development Plans and regular Career ConversationsIndustry leading company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journeyRecognition through Club Compleat rewards portal Community & Culture 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to youCharity initiatives and fundraising eventsTeam socials to connect and celebrate togetherEmployee networks & support groups - including Women @ CompleatNew baby gift for new parents REF-227 157

Created: 2026-03-20