WHO WE ARE:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.
Location: Middlesbrough, TS6 6BJ
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00, Friday, 8:30 - 16:00
Salary: £28,000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Willingness to start or continue career in NPD with a passion for food!
• Food based degree/culinary qualification – desirable
• Knowledge of product launch processes – desirable
• Confident in the kitchen
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Good level of computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
• Driving license – desirable

PURPOSE:

To support the food development teams with product development activities and fostering positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Support the Development and Culinary teams in the creation and refinement of recipes in line with retailer requirements and expectations
• Being actively involved in the kitchen with the creation of samples and food for key meetings
• Support in the organisation and set up of customer and internal presentations and events
• Co-ordinate sample requests – obtaining samples, booking couriers, liaising with relevant parties to ensure timely delivery of samples
• Support product developers with completion of NPD documents, e.g. submission forms, feasibility and handover documents
• Support in the maintenance of Recipe Professor for the site
• Assist with the sourcing and viability of new raw materials from an operational, technical and product development perspective
• Follow the critical path timelines - escalating incomplete tasks and risks to prevent delays in product approval and launch.
• Assist with customer specification information collection and approval of artwork
• Complete benchmarking documents, store visits, support panels to develop sound understanding of existing (EPD) and new product development (NPD)
• Support the site process team on trials, data collection and factory paperwork when required
• Please note this role requires product tasting across multiple categories including meat-based products