Production Cook

Acorn-By-Synergie; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours/week

Mon-Wed 8am–7pm & Thu 8am–4pm

Temp-to-Perm

Modern production facility

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Production Cook / Food Production Operative to join a busy food manufacturing site in the Plymouth area on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role involves batch cooking, operating grills, fryers, mixers and batch cookers, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food safety and accurate labelling.

You will work Monday to Wednesday 8am–7pm and Thursday 8am–4pm, 37.5 hours per week, with a strong emphasis on consistent quality, hygiene, and working in a modern production

Qualifications

• Previous production cooking or food manufacturing experience is essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of food safety standards including HACCP.
• 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.
• Own transport preferred due to location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batch-cooked food products according to production schedules and build guides.
• Operate commercial production equipment including grills, fryers, mixers, and batch cookers.
• Ensure consistent product quality including taste, portion size and ingredient specification.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and temperature control procedures to maintain safety.
• 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 in production area.
• Carry out end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant food production environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Food safety

Manual handling

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Mixers

Batch cookers

Job description

Production Cook / Food Production Operative / Batch Cook Operative / Food Manufacturing Operative

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 Production Cook, Food Production Operative, Batch Cook Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, Catering Operative, Kitchen 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 cooking 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.
• 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, Kitchen 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, including HACCP.
• 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.