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.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Production Cook, Food Production Operative, Catering Operative, Kitchen Operative, Industrial Cook, Food Manufacturing Operative, or Batch Cook Operative looking for your next opportunity in the Plymouth / Lee Mill area, apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.