Production Chef

Compass Group PLC; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Production Chef for RHS Garden Wisley. You will prepare high-quality sandwiches and cold items, ensuring safety and adherence to recipes. The role involves documentation for food safety and collaborating with the team. Experience in cold prep and strong organisational skills are needed. Benefit from an inclusive environment and opportunities for career growth, as well as 20 days of annual leave and access to training and perks.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Free staff meals

Access to training and mentoring

On-site F&B discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing sandwiches in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to adhere strictly to recipes and standards.
• Knowledge of allergen protocols and food safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality sandwiches and cold items.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, portioning, and presentation.
• Complete FSMS documentation for production.

Skills

Cold prep or production experience

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of FSMS

Grab-and-go production experience

Job description

As a Production Chef, at RHS Garden Wisley, you will be responsible for preparing high-volume sandwiches and cold items consistently, safely, and in alignment with RA Venues' specifications. Responsible for recipe adherence, allergen control, FSMS compliance, accurate production levels, and efficient batch preparation. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality sandwiches and cold items to specification.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, portioning, and presentation.
• Follow recipes exactly and minimise waste.
• Ensure efficient ingredient use and correct rotation.
• Complete FSMS documentation for sandwich production (temps, CCPs, cooling, labelling).
• Follow allergen segregation and cross-contamination procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe production environment.
• Use PPE and equipment safely.
• Work collaboratively with the production team.
• Support training and development of new team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in cold prep or production kitchens.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Understanding of FSMS, allergens, and chilled production.
• Experience in grab-and-go or sandwich production (desirable).

About Us

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first.

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• The chance to work in a truly beautiful and inspiring setting, surrounded by nature and stunning gardens.
• 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
• Free parking on site.
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions.
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.