Production Operative - Leicester

Giggling Squid; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions provider in Leicester is hiring a Production Operative for their Central Production Unit. This full-time position entails collaborating within a team, ensuring quality control, and engaging in problem-solving activities. Candidates should possess experience in manufacturing units, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to learning new skills. The role involves manual handling and heavy lifting, with a focus on delivering high-quality kitchens while adhering to strict safety and hygiene protocols.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Excellent training and development structure

Annual recognitions at company awards

50% staff discount in all restaurants

28 days' holidays, including bank holidays

Uniforms provided

Pension

Qualifications

• Working knowledge in a similar style of manufacturing units.
• Experience with manual handling and lifting of heavy goods.
• Willingness to take part in problem-solving and continuous improvement exercises.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a team in food production.
• Follow instructions and maintain quality control.
• Handle deliveries and assist in picking and packing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Flexibility and eagerness to learn

Job description

Production Operative - Leicester

Employer: Giggling Squid

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary: £12.21ph

Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Sector: Chef jobs, Commis Chef, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Senior Management (Restaurant), Retail jobs, Warehouse

Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

Production Operative - Leicester

PRODUCTION OPERATIVES

Chokdee is a culinary solutions and global food procurement business. We develop and produce innovative, high-quality, tailor-made food products for our B2B partners across the food service sector, enabling them to create exceptional culinary experiences for their customers. Our experienced food development team, including chefs and supply chain experts, works with partners to develop products that support kitchen operations across the UK.

We work collaboratively with clients to develop tailor-made products to meet specific customer needs. Our SALSA-accredited production facility adheres to strict hygiene and safety measures and rigorous quality control processes to ensure the highest product quality and safety standards. We continually develop new and unique food solutions that preserve the traditional flavours and techniques of global cuisines. From full-service research and development to consultancy with internal food teams, our experienced team works with clients to deliver best-in-class products.

Based in Leicester, we support and supply food service establishments across the UK. We are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability in every aspect of our business, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual success.

Due to our ambitious growth plans, we are now looking to hire Production Operatives for our Central Production Unit at Elland Road, Leicester LE3 1TU

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 12.21 per hour

Timings: Mon- Fri -9am to 5pm

(Flexibility needed as sometimes it may take longer to finish the shift)

The ideal candidates will have working knowledge in a similar style of manufacturing units and are required to work cohesively as part of a team, requiring excellent communication, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to take part in problem-solving and continuous improvement exercises. A flexible approach with an eagerness to learn and embrace new skills will form a fundamental requirement of this role. The role will also involve regular manual handling and lifting of heavy goods, so experience and knowledge of receiving deliveries, picking, and packing would be advantageous.

Benefits include:

• Paid Overtime
• Excellent training and development structure
• Annual recognitions at the company awards
• 50% staff discount in all our restaurants
• 28 days' holidays (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Uniforms provided
• Pension

Apply soon!