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• Samworth Brothers

  

  Skilled Butchery Operative

  18 hours ago

  Leicester

  About The RoleOur people are Heroes We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! So, let’s talk about them first. We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show. We are also super proud of having such a multicultural team of welcoming, spirited people who look out for each other’s interests and thrive on getting the job done but having fun doing it. In fact, half of our people have been with us for more than 5 years…and many a lot longer than that. They all have the same mission in mind – to keep our lines running and to be truly proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they all come together…. because that’s what families do. So what’s the job all about? Work to a production plan of what is required that day, prepare and process fills in accordance with specification sheets and company standards. The role includes operating the machinery in the butchery area (Mincer, Mixer, Dicer).Collect meat from chiller, check tag details (species, supplier codes, date codes), complete traceability paperwork and physically check the products at every process check.Conduct various checks such as product temperature, use by dates, visual quality, packaging conditions for all stock, and put stock away into chillers and freezers and manage stock rotation.Up, up and away! So what about the next job after this one. What about Progression? Team Leader? Why not? Management role? Now you’re talking. We love the idea that you could come in here and really make something of yourself. So, we’ll encourage you every step of the way—all you have to do is show us that sparkle of innovation. The incredible perks Join the Samworth Brothers Family! You will enjoy these amazing benefits: Company pension scheme that matches your contributionsPrivate Health SchemeAnnual pay reviewProfit related payHot food restaurantFree on-site parkingColleague discounts on selected shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel and moreA refer-a-friend scheme (that gives you money for successfully recommending people to join us)About YouAbout UsBased in Leicester, Walker & Son is a celebrated leader in the production of premium pork pies, supplying both supermarket own-label ranges and our much-loved branded products. With a rich heritage and a reputation for quality, we take pride in every pie we make. At Walker & Son, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. All LocationsLeicesterAll Locations is a required fieldAll DepartmentsOperationsAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising Salary530.63 per weekVacancy TypePermanentNormal Working Days:Friday to TuesdayNormal Start & Finish Time:06:00 - 14:00

• Bistrot Pierre

  

  Head Chef - Leicester

  26 days ago

  Leicester

  As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of kitchen performance, from food standards and GP control to team development and service excellence.

• Bistrot Pierre

  

  Chef de Partie - Leicester

  26 days ago

  Leicester

  As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section and play a key role in delivering consistency and quality every service.

• b3 jobs Ltd

  

  Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead - food manufacturing

  17 days ago

  Leicester

  Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead This company is an ambitious, family-run food supplier focused on innovation and growth. With a BRC Grade A facility and a strong reputation for developing exciting food concepts, the business is expanding its range. With further new product launches planned, this is an exciting time to join a growing company with a clear focus on innovation and shaping the future of the food sector. About the Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead job The purpose of your role is to prepare and cook high volumes of ingredients to the highest quality standards, following established recipes and production requirements. You will use a range of cooking equipment, including fixed and tilt vessels and stock pots, while ensuring consistency, quality and food safety throughout the process. Key tasks Prepare and cook food to the required quality and production standards, while monitoring and checking the work of the wider cook team. Support the cooking team, taking a proactive role in maintaining consistently high standards of food quality. Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment, supporting with general cleaning duties as required. Transfer raw materials from chilled, frozen and ambient storage areas to the cook house, and accurately record and manage stock movements. About You The successful candidate shall have least 2 years’ experience as a Chef, ideally within a food manufacturing or production environment. Experience working with bulk recipes and batch cooking, including 100–500kg batches and managing multiple batches throughout daily production. * Comfortable using basic computer systems and tablets to monitor raw materials, complete stock transfers and maintain accurate production records. More details The Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead job (ref:9096) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. The site is in the Leicestershire area and is commutable from Wigston, Oadby, Birstall, Anstey, Loughborough, Leicester, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Ashby De La Zouch and surrounding areas. The working hours are 5 days per week 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. Flexibility is required as some weekends may be necessary with a weekday off in lieu. Alternate job titles - Senior Production Chef | Production Chef Team Leader | Lead Production Chef | Senior Cook b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. ‎‎‎If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website

• Barker Ross Group

  

  Bakery Manager

  8 days ago

  Leicester

  The OpportunityWe are seeking a dynamic, energetic and results-driven Bakery Manager to take ownership of a growing bakery operation.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can raise standards, bring professionalism and structure to the team, and make a genuine impact on business performance. You will lead from the front, combining strong people leadership with hands-on involvement on the production floor.The successful candidate will be ambitious, engaging and commercially minded, with the energy and resilience to challenge the status quo, drive improvements and help build a high-performing operation.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the safe, efficient and effective day-to-day running of the bakery.Lead, motivate, coach and develop the bakery team, setting clear expectations and high standards.Plan labour, rotas and resources to deliver production targets on time and to specification.Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, quality and Health & Safety.Monitor KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, waste, yield and labour utilisation.Identify operational issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement practical improvements.Work closely with Production, Engineering and Technical/Quality to improve reliability, efficiency and processes.Develop and maintain effective SOPs, work instructions and standard ways of working.Recruit, train and develop operators as the team grows.Take ownership of problems and drive them through to resolution.Experience & SkillsEssential:Food manufacturing experience, ideally within a bakery or dough-based environment.Proven experience leading or supervising production teams.Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety.Experience working to production plans, KPIs and operational standards.Strong practical problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.Confident challenging ineffective processes and driving change.A genuinely hands-on approach to production.Desirable: Experience with automated production lines, Lean/continuous improvement, SOP development, Engineering/Maintenance collaboration and production scale-up.The PersonWe are looking for someone who:Leads from the front and sets high standards.Is dynamic, energetic, resilient and results-oriented.Is engaging and confident, with the ability to inspire and develop people.Takes ownership and turns problems into solutions.Is practical, commercially aware and focused on continuous improvement.Wants to make a real mark on the business and drive growth, rather than simply maintain the status quo.The role requires someone to cover 4 days per week on a 12 hour shift (5am to 5pm), and whilst the operation runs from Saturday to Thursday (core days being Sunday to Thursday) flexibility will be required to work additional hours when required, however any additional hours in excess of the standard 48, will be paid at time and a half.Success in the RoleSuccess will be demonstrated through safe and reliable production, consistently high quality and hygiene standards, improved efficiency and productivity, reduced waste and downtime, and a capable, engaged and increasingly self-sufficient bakery team.This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a growing operation, raise the bar and play a key role in its future success.Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ

• Frontline Recruitment Group

  

  Head Chef

  18 days ago

  Leicester

  ROLE: Head Chef LOCATION: Leicester HOURS: Full-Time | Permanent SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join its growing food manufacturing team in Leicester. The successful candidate will take responsibility for kitchen operations, food preparation, recipe consistency, product quality, and supporting the production team. The role is hands-on and would suit an experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef, Development Chef, Production Chef, or similar professional looking to develop their career within food manufacturing. BENEFITS Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to join an established and growing food manufacturing business Hands-on Head Chef position with responsibility for food quality and production Opportunity to contribute to recipe and product development Full training provided on company-specific manufacturing systems and processes THE ROLE Leading, supervising, and supporting the kitchen and production team to ensure consistently high standards. Preparing, cooking, and developing recipes in accordance with company specifications. Ensuring recipes, ingredients, portion sizes, cooking methods, and production processes are followed accurately. Supporting the development, testing, and improvement of new and existing food products. Maintaining consistency in flavour, texture, appearance, portion control, and overall product quality. Monitoring ingredient quality, stock levels, usage, storage, and waste. Overseeing daily food preparation and production to ensure requirements and deadlines are achieved. Carrying out quality checks on ingredients, food preparation, and finished products. Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, kitchen hygiene, and personal hygiene. Ensuring food safety, allergen, HACCP, health and safety, and company procedures are followed at all times. Training, mentoring, and supporting members of the kitchen and production team. Working closely with management and the wider production team to identify improvements and resolve quality or production issues. Supporting product trials and ensuring products meet required specifications before production. Handling and tasting food products as an essential part of the role, subject to religious beliefs. Working flexibly and supporting overtime requirements during busy production periods. Ensuring the kitchen and production areas remain clean, organised, safe, and compliant with company standards. THE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, Development Chef, Production Chef, or similar senior culinary professional. Strong professional cooking and food preparation experience. Experience within food manufacturing, production kitchens, bakeries, or a similar environment is desirable. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergens, HACCP, and safe food handling procedures. Experience developing, following, and maintaining recipes and food specifications. Excellent understanding of quality, consistency, portion control, and food preparation standards. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to undertake overtime when required. Ability and willingness to work with and taste a wide range of food products as required by the role, subject to religious beliefs. WORKING HOURS Flexibility regarding overtime during busy production periods will be required. Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion

• Industrious Recruitment

  

  Lead Cook

  4 days ago

  Leicester

  Lead Cook / Factory Cook Location: Leicester Pay: £14.50–£16.86 per hour (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for an experienced Lead Cook / Factory Cook to supervise and lead a busy cookhouse team within a food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high volumes of ingredients to the highest quality standards, following recipes and production requirements. Experience in a factory or food manufacturing environment would be highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Preparing and cooking high-volume food products Supervising and vetting the work of the existing cook team Supporting the team with a strong focus on food quality Cooking bulk recipes, including 100–500kg batches and multiple batches daily Using fixed and tilt cooking vessels, as well as stock pots Picking and transferring raw materials from chilled, frozen and ambient storage Tracking and recording ingredients and stock movements using computer/tablet systems Helping with general kitchen cleaning and leading by example Training and developing team members Tasting products and confirming quality standards Working Hours Typically Sunday to Thursday or Friday, depending on business requirements Standard shifts: 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm Occasional Saturday shifts on a rota, generally 6am–2pm or 7am–3pm Approximately 37.5–40 hours per week Flexibility to work weekends is required, with a day off during the week when covering a Saturday Experience Required Minimum 2 years' chef experience Experience with bulk/batch cooking in a food manufacturing or factory environment preferred Experience cooking 100–500kg batches Good understanding of food quality and production standards Basic computer literacy Ability to supervise, train and develop a team Ability to work with chilled, frozen and ambient ingredients Flexibility to work rotating shifts and occasional weekends Right to work in the UK is essential * No sponsorship available

• Samworth Brothers

  

  Production Chef

  15 hours ago

  Leicester

  About The RoleOur people are Heroes We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! So, let’s talk about them first.We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show.We are also super proud of having such a multicultural team of we