Cook

Industrial Cook

Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £12.95 per hour, increasing to £13.80 per hour after 6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 8:00pm

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Industrial Cook to join a busy food manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in cooking, catering, or food production who is looking for a long-term role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and processing food products in line with production recipes and specifications, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and production instructions accurately to manufacture products to specification.
• Weigh, prepare, and add ingredients to production machinery.
• Ensure full traceability of all raw materials and ingredients used throughout production.
• Complete production documentation and control records accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across equipment, workstations, production areas, and personal protective clothing.
• Adhere to all food safety procedures, including HACCP controls, heat processing, filtration, and metal detection processes.
• Store and handle raw materials and finished goods at the correct temperatures and prevent contamination.
• Report any non-conforming products or quality concerns to the relevant department.
• Ensure correct segregation of ingredients where required, including allergens and other controlled materials.
• Report equipment faults or operational issues promptly to management.
• Keep production areas clean, organised, and compliant with company standards.
• Comply with all site food safety, hygiene, and quality policies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a cooking, catering, chef, or food production role.
• The ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting of up to 25kg.
• Basic computer skills and confidence working with automated production systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of food hygiene and food safety standards.

What's on Offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Pay increase after successful completion of 6 months.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing food manufacturing business.

Apply today to be considered for this Industrial Cook opportunity.