Chef Operative

Job&Talent; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Chef Operative for a prestigious food manufacturer in Wrexham. The role requires a City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in Food and Drink along with experience in professional kitchens. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, taking pride in maintaining safety and hygiene standards. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay and access to a canteen. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime paid after 48 hours

Free meal on each shift

Discounted staff shop

28 days paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Level 2 food safety accredited training

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ qualification in Food and Drink.
• Experience in manufacturing or hospitality Kitchens is desirable.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Produce sauces to specification recorded on the cook sheet.
• Complete documentation associated with the cooking process.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the work environment.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or hospitality Kitchens

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ qualification in Food and Drink

Job description

Chef Operative

Chef Operative - Wrexham LL13 - Earn up to £14.39-£23.19

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At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Chef Operative to work with an important company in the Wrexham LL13. The client is one of the leading manufacturers of chilled foods in the UK. The site at Wrexham has a culture of open communication and a positive work environment. They also have a workforce with 60% being over 10 years service.

We are currently recruiting for a production Chef to work within our sophisticated Industrial kitchens. The Wrexham site is a fast-paced operation, with an impressive 2 Million ready meals being produced each week.

Shift Patterns :

4 on 4 off either 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00 or 04:00-16:00 / 16:00-04:00

Pay Rates

£14.39 per hour on day shift / £15.46 per hour on night shift

Early start allowance £4.27 for 4am starts per shift

Requirements

Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ qualification in Food and Drink

Experience gained in manufacturing or hospitality Kitchens is desirable

Willingness to undertake personal development initiatives to achieve personal and organisational objectives

Demonstrate being punctual and reliable

Be able to work as part of a team and under own initiative

Problem‑solving and critical thinking

Have great communication skills

Attention to detail

Role of a Chef Operative

The role is fast‑paced in a 24 / 7 operation where the safety of all our colleagues is paramount.

Produce sauces to the specification recorded on the cook sheet. To complete all documentation associated with the cooking process to the standard required.

Take personal responsibility for ingredients and raw materials. To have in depth knowledge of

ALL materials used in the cooking process.

Attend sensory evaluation sessions and use the knowledge gained to ensure that sauces are cooked to the correct specification.

Supply High Risk assembly with the correctly cooked sauce at the time it is required.

Keep the work environment safe and clean to the standard required by health and safety and hygiene legislation.

Benefits of working with us as a Chef Operative

• Weekly pay
• Overtime paid after 48 hours
• Delicious free meal on each shift from our on-site canteen
• Discounted staff shop also located on-site
• 28 days paid holidays to take when YOU need
• Opportunities to develop your career and climb the success ladder
• Level 2 food safety accredited training
• A supportive and engaging environment
• Pension SchemeMortgage references

Location

Wrexham LL13

Duration

Ongoing