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Acorn Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Modern facilities

Supportive team

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Production Cook / Food Production Operative in the Plymouth area. The role is temporary-to-permanent, offering weekday hours and a chance to develop within a growing food manufacturing business near Plymouth.

Applicants should have prior production or food manufacturing experience and, where possible, own transport due to the location. The position features a consistent schedule and opportunities for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cook/food manufacturing is required.
• Own transport preferred due to location.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Able to follow recipes and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batch-cooked foods and large-scale recipes per schedules.
• Operate commercial food production equipment (grills, fryers, mixers, batch cookers).
• Ensure product quality: taste, portion size, ingredients, presentation.
• Follow HACCP and temperature controls for safety and hygiene.

Skills

Production cook

Food production

Attention to detail

Following recipes

Job description

Lee Mill, near Plymouth | £12.71 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Wednesday, 8am-7pm & Thursday, 8am-4am | 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 Food Production Operative, Batch Cook Operative, Food Manufacturing 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 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, 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
• 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.