Production Cook

Acorn by Synergie; Lee Mill Bridge; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own transport preferred

Temporary to permanent

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Production Cook in the Plymouth area. The role is a temporary to permanent position with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Shifts run Monday to Thursday with specific start times, and applicants with their own transport are preferred due to location.

We are seeking candidates with prior production cooking or food manufacturing experience, capable of following recipes and maintaining HACCP standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking or food manufacturing is essential.
• Own transport preferred due to location.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Mixers

Batch cookers

Job description

Production Cook

Lee Mill (Plymouth area) | £12.71 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday-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 role would also suit candidates with experience as a Production Cook, Food Production Operative, Catering Operative, Industrial Cook, Manufacturing Operative, Kitchen Operative, Food Processing Operative, or Batch Cook Operative working within a fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment.

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.

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, 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 (e.g. 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.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Structured weekday working pattern (no weekend mention provided).
• Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team environment.