Food Production Operative

Acorn by Synergie; Lee Mill Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Food Production Operative / Recipes Mixer in the Plymouth area. The role offers a £12.71 hourly rate and a 37.5 hour week on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with shift pattern Monday to Wednesday 8am-7pm and Thursday 8am-4pm.

Applicants should have prior production or food manufacturing experience; own transport is preferred due to location. This is a modern, busy food manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cookery or food manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Good understanding of food safety standards.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Own transport preferred due to location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batch-cooked foods and recipes per schedules.
• Operate grills, fryers, mixers, and batch cookers.
• Maintain product quality and HACCP compliance.
• Assist with stock control and weekly stock takes.
• Keep production area clean and compliant.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Mixers

Batch cookers

Job description

Food Production Operative /Recipes Mixer

Lee Mill, near Plymouth | £12.71 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Wednesday, 8am-7pm & Thursday, 8am-4pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a modern and busy food manufacturing business in the Plymouth area for an experienced Production Cook / Food Production Operative to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food Production Operative, Batch Cook Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, Food Processing Operative, or Industrial Cook looking to join a well-established food manufacturer offering consistent weekday hours and long-term career prospects.

You must have previous production or food manufacturing experience to be considered for this position. Due to the location, applicants with their own transport are preferred.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Monday to Wednesday, 8am-7pm, and Thursday, 8am-4pm.
• Consistent weekday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing business.

Key Duties

• Prepare batch-cooked food products and large-scale recipes according to production schedules and build guides.
• Operate commercial food production equipment including grills, fryers, mixers, and batch cookers.
• Ensure consistent product quality, including taste, portion size, ingredient specification, and presentation.
• Follow strict food safety standards, including HACCP guidelines and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain accurate batch labelling and product traceability.
• Monitor raw materials and assist with stock control and weekly stock takes.
• Restock ingredients and support inventory management within the production area.
• Carry out end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant food production environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Production Cook, Food Production Operative, Batch Cook Operative, Catering Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, or similar role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and production instructions.
• Good understanding of food safety standards
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting heavy items.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.
• Own transport is preferred due to the location.