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Senior Process Technologist Rainham, Essex (Hybrid – 4 days at site) About Frive: Frive stands for Food to Thrive – we help busy people thrive not only because our meals are healthy, balanced and made with 100% whole foods/ natural ingredients, but also because they’re ready to heat and eat in minutes – saving you an hour a day, or up to 7 hours a week, for what matters most. We’re the UK’s highest-rated meal prep brand, with over 20 million meals delivered, and we’re just getting started. We work with people from all different backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered and we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Mission: To make healthy eating convenient, delicious and accessible, whilst championing locally sourced and organic ingredients. Vision: To inspire a global shift towards a healthier society by changing eating habits and restoring food to its purest form. Values: Take Ownership: We make independent decisions with confidence and ownership Be Transparent: We share information openly and with intention Communicate Openly: We communicate directly and honestly Deliver High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance Be Agile: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity Role Overview The role is to evaluate the process risk throughout the development life cycle to mitigate commercial, operational, and quality impact post launch whilst maintain a cross functional working approach. To lead the product and process validation for business priority projects related to NPD, EPD, change in process, equipment, or raw materials. Core Responsibilities • Collaborate closely with NPD team to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate concept and process-related risks, • Own and optimize manufacturing processes flow for all NPD to ensure it is fit-for-purpose and aligned with operations, • Lead, review and execute factory trials to ensure products are manufactured consistently and are reproducible at scale, • Plan and coordinate resources to achieve timely delivery of trials in line with project timelines, • Diligently document all data from trials, shelf life, organoleptic and initial cook guidelines, • Submit samples for appropriate labs validation – nutritional's, micro and cook validation, • Working with NPD, Operation and Technical to establish quality attributes for raw materials and finished products, • Ensure Operations teams are fully prepared for product launch through effective training, supporting documentation, and process readiness, • Partner closely with all areas of the business to identify and implement improvements in processes, operational efficiencies, product quality, and shelf life - independently managing a range of continuous improvement workstreams, • Contribute to the post-launch evaluation process to assess operational performance and support the implementation of corrective actions where required, • Act as the central liaison between NPD, Operations, Technical, and Supply Chain teams, fostering strong communication and effective cross-functional collaboration Core Behaviours • Attention to detail, • Time management and prioritisation, • Relationships and influencing people, • Storytelling & effective communication, • Self starter who is inquisitive and driven to improve Ideal Candidate • Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a food related subject, science engineering, or an Advanced Food Hygiene qualification, • Intermediate Food Hygiene and Safety Certificates, • HACCP Qualification, • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Food business within with Process, NPD, Technical or Production, • Project management experience, • Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Staff Benefits Discounted Private Medical Insurance 25 days Holiday + Public Bonus Scheme A discount on our amazing food Hybrid working pattern Enhanced parental leave

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of Englands fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. The role Job Title: Cook Manager School Location: Hundred a Hoo Primary School, ME3 Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm 37.5 hours per week) Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) Pay Details: £28,275.00 per Annum What will I be doing? As a Cook Manager, youll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where youll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team, • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the sch...

Sous Chef – Produce-Led Kitchen Garden – Wiltshire – up to 40k + Relocation Join an enchanting walled garden restaurant. 3 acres of kitchen garden – grow it, cook it. Fire cooking, hyper-seasonal, Green Michelin Star. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open to Senior CDP, CDP, or Junior Sous level. We are seeking a passionate chef to join a truly unique restaurant set within an 18th-century walled garden in South Wiltshire. This is a rare opportunity for a chef who wants to work with produce from garden to plate – growing, foraging, and cooking over fire. If you care about seasonality, sustainability, and provenance – and want to learn from a great teacher – this is the role for you. The Restaurant: • Primarily daytime operation, • Charcoal and asado grill cooking, • Green Michelin Star & Michelin Bib Gourmand, • 45 seats in winter, 100 in summer, • Small team of 3 chefs, • Weddings and events The Role • Work alongside a top Executive Chef, • Lead service, manage sections, ordering, and stock control, • Contribute to menu development, • Support weddings and events, • Perfect for an aspiring chef looking to step up The Ideal Candidate: • Passionate about produce-led, seasonal cooking, • Comfortable cooking over fire, • Keen to work with garden-grown produ...

Lizbis Care Home in Rochester is looking for an experienced cook to provide nutritious meals for our residents. A current food hygiene certificate is required, and experience in a care home setting is desired but not essential.

You will play a key role in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while working flexibly to support your team. Haven is seeking a Cook for their on-park JD Wetherspoon in Rochester, UK.

Impact Food Group (IFG) is hiring a Cook Manager for Oaks Primary Academy in Maidstone. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, planning menus, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have prior kitchen management experience and strong leadership skill

Avante Care & Support is seeking an Assistant Cook for Amherst Court, located in Chatham.

The Cook is responsible for providing a high standard of varied and nutritional diets to our care home residents under the supervision of the Head Cook while adhering to processes and policies within the home to maintain the highest possible standards. Assist the head cook with producing duty rotas

Assistant Cook - Amherst Court - 28 hours per week. Ensure food is cooked in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Keep the kitchen running smoothly, maintain food safety, and supervise kitchen assistants.

The role focuses on managing a kitchen team to provide fresh, seasonal meals to students. Impact Food Group (IFG) is looking for a Cook Manager at Oaks Primary Academy in Maidstone.

Cook in Charge, St Brendan's, Barra. A Cook in charge will have the responsibility of planning, preparing and arranging the serving of meals to users, taking into account choice, best value and. Knowledge and understanding of the CookSafe food safety management system.

If you love cooking and want to be part of a team that values great food and great people, we’d love to welcome you to Haven. As a Cook in our on-park JD Wetherspoon, you’ll help us serve high-quality, delicious meals that bring joy to our guests and keep them coming back for more. Prepare a

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Cook to join our team at MHA. As a Cook, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently and in line with individual preferences and dietary needs. Prepare, cook and serve meals f

You have professional catering experience and can prepare and cook a range of foods from a set-menu, using fresh ingredients, providing suitable alternatives for children with allergies and dietary requirements. Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 116 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. You have profes

Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group?.Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do.W e are on the look out for a passionate Chef to join our team!.You'll learn new skills, work with great people and be an integral part of our f

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings.Please download the Job Outline/Pers

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards.

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

Due to our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cleaner to join our business working in a retail environment in CHESTER.Experience is preferred but not essential as we will invest in your training and development, while giving access to education opportunities for yo

Overall responsibility of delivering high quality, efficient, individualized and technically excellent butler and cleaning services in guest suites, public areas and back of house in accordance with Company Policies, strictly upholding any Public Health standards and towards a goal of achieving tota

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Head Chef – New Opening | Boutique 5★ Country House Hotel.An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious.This is a rare chance to shape the food offering of a luxury destination from the very beginning, creating a dining experience that reflects the character, quality, and am

About the role: Join our Operational Team and help keep our vehicles safe, compliant, and ready to deliver the brilliant service AO is known for.Youll be hands-on every day—securing loads, supporting maintenance, completing checks, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.Youll w

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing and distribution business.This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful company that invests heavily in its people, facilities, and employee wellbeing.

Industrial Cleaner - Taunton Are you looking for consistent morning work with a reliable schedule? We are seeking a hardworking and dependable Industrial Cleaner to join our team in Taunton.This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and enjoys work

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Part-Time / Seasonal - working Mondays and Fridays .Join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Accommodation Cleaner, where you'll help create spotless, welcomi

Due to our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cleaner to join our business working in a retail environment in.Experience is preferred but not essential as we will invest in your training and development, while giving access to education opportunities for your futur

This family residing in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is looking for a Part-time Nanny-Housekeeper to maintain their house clean while taking care of their school-aged child.All general Nanny-Housekeeping duties are required in this role.The child has severe and complex learning difficulties, autism and an

Assistant Catering ManagerCanterburySalary - 32,799.The Kings School, Canterbury is seeking to appoint a committed and organised Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of high-quality catering services within our busy school kitchens.Working closely with the Director of Catering and Depu

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our industry-leading Parcel Courier client based in the Exeter area.Location: Exeter - EX5 1EW Job Type : Ongoing with an opportunity for permanent for the right candidate The role: Sort and organise incoming parcels accurately and efficien

Working in a modern kitchen equipped with high end appliances, you'll take pride in preparing fresh, home-cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients. A City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Cookery or Level 2 Commis Chef is desirable along with experience in a similar role.

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Are you passionate about cleaning and health and safety? If so, then this will be the perfect role for you!.We're looking to bring on board 2 part-time Cleaners to join our welcoming and dedicated Estate Services team.You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service at our site

Temporary Cleaner - Agency Work.This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work with immediate start opportunities.General cleaning of offices, communal areas, and facilities.Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.Cleaning surfaces, kitchens, and washrooms.Emptying bins and dispos

Monday - Friday 40 Hours per week.FGS Industrial Facilities Management is a Kent based multi-skilled business capable of responding to the needs of industrial clients and their sites.Through our proven track record, our can-do attitude, we are committed to providing bespoke industrial cleaning servi

School Catering Assistant - Dover.We are currently recruiting for a.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for work that fits around family life, with no evenings or weekends required.

Organise the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standards required by the company and the client. You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team, and build relationships.

Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards.

Assist Chef's and Front of House Manager in the preparation and cooking of food. Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.

Eastern Mediterranean fire-cooked dishes for lunch and dinner. Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to the highest standards.

Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ.Full time, 52 weeks - permanent.Bespoke training & development opportunities.Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App.Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme.Career development through apprenticeships for al