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Job Title: Kitchen Cook

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Kitchen Cook to join our food manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking products in line with approved recipes and production schedules for major supermarket customers. The role involves operating bratt pans and other industrial cooking equipment, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring products are produced consistently to specification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook products in accordance with approved recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
• Operate bratt pans, kettles, and other industrial cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure ingredients are weighed, assembled, and used correctly according to recipes and batch requirements.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout the cooking process.
• Complete all required production records, including ingredient traceability, batch codes, and use-by dates.
• Ensure products meet quality, food safety, and customer specifications before progressing to the next stage of production.
• Follow allergen control procedures and prevent cross-contamination at all times.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) within the production area.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, utensils, and work areas in accordance with company procedures.
• Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, or production problems to the Shift Chef, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Assist with stock checks and the organisation of ingredients and storage areas.
• Work closely with Production, Technical, and Quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Follow all company policies relating to food safety, health and safety, quality, and hygiene.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth operation of the business.

Requirements

• Professional cooking qualification essential (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, City & Guilds Professional Cookery, Diploma in Culinary Arts, or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Previous experience working within a food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience operating bratt pans or large-scale industrial cooking equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and production instructions accurately.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergen management, GMP, and hygiene requirements.
• Experience producing food products to customer and retailer specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused approach to work.
• Understanding of traceability and production documentation requirements.
• A passion for producing high-quality food products for retail customers.

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards.
• Experience working in chilled food manufacturing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £36,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person