CPU Assistant Manager - Premium Grab & Go

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food brand in the UK is seeking a CPU Assistant Manager to ensure smooth daily operations in their production unit. The role includes overseeing the production of sandwiches and salads, implementing SOPs, and managing a kitchen team. Candidates should have experience in high-volume kitchens and a passion for premium food. Join a supportive environment that offers career development as the brand expands.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Working with premium ingredients

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume CPU, production kitchen, or fresh food led grab and go environment.
• Strong understanding of balancing volume, quality, and efficiency.
• Hands on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and operational processes.
• Experience with production planning and stock management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the CPU Manager in overseeing day to day production.
• Help build and implement efficient SOPs and systems.
• Manage and motivate a growing kitchen team.
• Monitor labour, wastage, and stock to ensure cost control.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality and food safety.
• Assist with production planning and forecasting.

Skills

Experience in high-volume production kitchen

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on CPU Assistant Manager to join a fast growing grab and go brand specialising in high quality sandwiches and salads.Working within their central production unit, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining premium standards, and supporting the brand’s ambitious growth plans.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting young company with lots of scope for career development as they expand across retail and wholesale channels.

Why Join:

• Rapid growth = real progression opportunities
• Be part of shaping production systems and processes from the ground up
• Work with fresh, premium ingredients in a quality-driven environment
• Join a supportive team with a collaborative culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CPU Manager in overseeing day to day production of sandwiches, salads, and grab and go items
• Help build and implement efficient SOPs and systems to scale production
• Manage and motivate a growing kitchen team
• Monitor labour, wastage, and stock to ensure cost control
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and food safety
• Assist with production planning, forecasting, and supporting new product launches
• Work closely with the management team to support retail and wholesale growth

About You:

• Previous experience in a high-volume CPU, production kitchen, or fresh food led grab and go environment
• Strong understanding of balancing volume, quality, and efficiency
• Hands on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards and operational processes
• Experience with production planning and stock management is a plus
• Passionate about premium food and being part of a growing brand

Sound like you?
If you are ready to take the next step in your production career and join a dynamic brand with lots of room to grow, we would love to hear from you.