Production Chef

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing business in North London is seeking an experienced Production Chef to manage high-quality production in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 and excellent benefits, including career progression to Senior Production Chef. Candidates should have a strong culinary background and experience in large-scale kitchen operations.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background at Sous Chef or similar level.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens (banqueting, contract catering, large-scale operations).
• Ability to deliver consistent quality across multiple production runs.
• Practical, process-focused, with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across production areas.
• Execute recipes accurately and efficiently.
• Scale recipes for production in collaboration with development teams.
• Train and mentor production staff to maintain hygiene and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and allergen standards.
• Provide hands-on support during busy production runs and trials.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Experience in high-volume kitchens

Ability to deliver consistent quality

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Production Chef - Food Manufacturing | Great Culture | Career Progression

Location: North London

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 + excellent company benefits

Working Pattern: Saturday to Wednesday (day shifts, flexible as required)

Join a Growing Food Manufacturing Business

This is a hands-on role for an experienced chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. You'll work with the UK operations team and global central food team to deliver consistent, high-quality products at scale while maintaining flavour, efficiency, and food safety.

The business is expanding its operations and salads division, offering clear progression and the chance to shape production standards and recipe execution.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across production areas.
• Execute recipes accurately and efficiently.
• Scale recipes for production in collaboration with development teams.
• Train and mentor production staff to maintain hygiene and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and allergen standards.
• Provide hands-on support during busy production runs and trials.

Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000 salary + excellent benefits
• Career progression to Senior Production Chef or Production Lead
• Opportunity to apply chef skills in a high-volume, innovative environment
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Exposure to recipe development and process improvement

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background at Sous Chef or similar level.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens (banqueting, contract catering, large-scale operations).
• Ability to deliver consistent quality across multiple production runs.
• Practical, process-focused, with excellent attention to detail.

Join a Business That Invests in You

If you enjoy the energy of the kitchen but want a new challenge in food manufacturing, this role combines creativity with scale. You\'ll bring your chef expertise to a growing, modern operation that values innovation, quality, and career development.

Apply today or get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink