Factory Kitchen Chef

Cranswick plc; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in South Yorkshire is seeking chefs to join their kitchen team. Candidates will have the chance to learn and train under a classically trained chef while working in a busy environment. Responsibilities include ensuring product specifications are followed and monitoring cooking processes for quality and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and experience in food production. This role offers training and the opportunity to develop culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Basic numeric & literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitor and document product temperatures.
• Manage cooking processes in line with hygiene standards.
• Operate necessary tools and machines.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Good standard of English

Self-motivated

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Basic understanding of health & safety

Job description

Exciting opportunities have arisen for chefs to join our kitchen team in our Prep Area, working days. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to learn & train under a classically trained chef, have variety in their role and learn how to cook in our busy kitchens! This role would suit someone who has food manufacturing experience, a passion for cooking and who would now like to transition into the kitchen.

Main duties include (but not limited to):

• Under the guidance of the Area Manager, ensure that each product specification is followed, and any anomalies are reported immediately
• Loading and unloading cookers, blast chillers and holding chillers whilst monitoring & documenting product temperatures
• Setting of cooker programmes and delay timers
• Manage products through the manufacturing process in accordance with agreed technical, hygiene & quality standards
• Work efficiently to achieve daily production & cooking plan and communicate any shortfalls or problems in a timely manner
• Operate tools, machines & equipment, for which training will be provided so you can assist in the food manufacturing process
• Maintain full and accurate cooking and cooling records within agreed timescales
• Maintain best hygiene practices when loading and unloading products in order to prevent cross contamination from occurring
• Complete all paperwork as instructed accurately and within specific time frames

Candidate requirements:

• A passion for cooking and a keen desire to learn
• Good standard of English, both orally & written
• Food Hygiene certificate and basic understanding of health & safety
• Experience of working in food production, an advantage
• Self-motivated, reliable with good timekeeping
• Basic numeric & literacy skills

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.