Food Innovation Manager

2 months ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom The Compleat Food Group Full time

Job Summary:

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a highly skilled Development Chef to join our Culinary Innovation Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and growth in our chilled fried food category.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver innovative food concepts that meet customer and market requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret customer briefs and create new product ideas.
  • Conduct recipe development and nutritional analysis to ensure products meet guidelines.
  • Identify new trends and maintain current products to deliver newness to the category.
  • Communicate with teams to interpret briefs, source new ingredients, and carry out costings.
  • Promote a health and safety culture across the site and follow health and safety requirements during kitchen and process development work.

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Development Chef or similar role in the food industry.
  • Experience of working successfully in a Michelin or Rosette level kitchen (desirable).
  • Catering college qualification (desirable).
  • Valid driving licence due to expectations to travel to other sites across the UK (essential).

Key Skills:

  • Strong cookery skills with flair for innovation.
  • Organisation and planning.
  • Communicating at different levels of seniority.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Basic computing skills.
  • Team player but can work independently.

Qualities:

  • Passion for food.
  • Enthusiasm to learn and grow.
  • Hard working and driven.

Benefits:

  • 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
  • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal.
  • Employee well-being and community support groups.
  • Charity Initiatives and Team events.
  • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid.

About The Compleat Food Group:

We are a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued. We believe that greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. We are committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.



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