Food Production Operative -Mixer

Acorn by Synergie; Lee Mill Bridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in the Plymouth area is seeking a Food Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing site on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role involves preparing batch-cooked products, operating production equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will work a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Wednesday 8am-7pm and Thursday 8am-4pm, at £12.71 per hour, with opportunities for long-term career development in a modern food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous production or food manufacturing experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes.
• Good understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batch-cooked food products and large-scale recipes according to production schedules.
• Operate commercial food production equipment.
• Ensure consistent product quality including taste and ingredient specification.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain accurate batch labelling and product traceability.
• Restock ingredients and support inventory management.
• Carry out end-of-shift cleaning and maintain a safe production environment.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Food safety standards

Manual handling

Job description

Food Production Operative -Mixer

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

Introduction

We are recruiting on behalf of busy food manufacturer in the Plymouth area for an experienced Production 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 who is looking to join a well-established food manufacturer offering consistent weekday hours and long-term career prospects.

Candidates must have previous production or food manufacturing experience.

• £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
• 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..
• 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 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