Junior Development Chef
1. Full-time
2. Department: Commercial - Marketing
3. Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly
Job Description
Junior Business Development Chef
Location: Home-based / Mobile — must be within easy commute of Hemel Hempstead, Reading and Central London
With a competitive salary, Company Car or Car Allowance plus brilliant reward and recognition scheme, excellent career development and much more!
39 hours per week
Starting January 2026
At Brakes, part of the Sysco family, we’re more than a foodservice company — we’re passionate about helping our customers thrive through great food and innovative solutions.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Business Development Chef to join our talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef ready to take the next step in their career — working alongside our Development Chefs to deliver outstanding customer sessions and bring our food proposition to life.
You’ll support the creation of inspiring menus, presentations and tailored training solutions that help our customers grow. From care homes to corporate dining, you’ll showcase Brakes’ innovation, product range and culinary expertise at every opportunity.
What we’re looking for:
4. Qualified chef (City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ Level 3) with a background across multiple sectors (candidates with experience in the care sector are preferred)
5. Strong presentation and communication skills
6. Knowledge of menu costing, nutrition, and food trends
7. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
This role is your gateway to a future Development Chef position — an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Join Brakes — where your passion for food fuels customer success.
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!