Production Chef

Compass Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Woking is seeking a Production Chef to prepare high-quality sandwiches and cold items at RHS Garden Wisley. The ideal candidate will have experience in cold prep or production kitchens, strong organisational skills, and an understanding of food safety management systems. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with various employee benefits including free staff meals and access to company perks.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

20 days annual leave

Free parking on site

Free staff meals while at work

Access to training and development

On-site F&B discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in cold prep or production kitchens.
• Strong organisational skills are essential.
• Understanding of FSMS, allergens, and chilled production.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality sandwiches and cold items to specification.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, portioning, and presentation.
• Complete FSMS documentation for sandwich production.
• Maintain a clean, safe production environment.

Skills

Experience in cold prep or production kitchens

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of FSMS

Experience in grab-and-go or sandwich production

Job description

Production Chef

Salary: Up to £26,500 per annum

Location: RHS Garden Wisley

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent, site based, 5 over 7 days per week

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 a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

What can we offer you:

• 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.

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.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 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. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

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.