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Food manufacture jobs in United Kingdom

  • Delivery Driver (Nights)
    Delivery Driver (Nights)
    11 days ago
    Full-time
    Croydon

    A bit about us… At Simply Lunch, we are all about improving lives through delicious food. Our commitment to delicious food and our local communities has been central to our South London business since it was founded in 1979. Today, we are as committed as ever to creating high-quality hand-crafted products, made to improve lives and protect our beautiful planet. All our food is handmade at our facility in South London with the same care, love and admiration that we’ve shown since day one. Our talented team fuels the success at Simply Lunch, combining expertise and passion to craft products that improve lives through delicious food Our Accolades We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses, having been listed in the FEBE Growth 100. Additionally, we have been honoured with the prestigious Food Manufacturer of the Year award, a testament to our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in food production. Why Simply Lunch At Simply Lunch, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you grow, feel valued and make a difference every day. We are a family-run business with heart, and that personal touch runs through everything we do. From the way we care for our people to the way we craft our fresh, delicious food. Here’s why people love working here: · ✅ A Strong Sense of Purpose: we’re proud of what we create and how we do it: making fresh, sustainable food that people love, while being mindful of our environmental impact. · ✅ Opportunities to Grow: whether you’re on the production floor or in a leadership role, we invest in your development. · ✅ Supportive Culture: you’ll join a team that’s down-to-earth, collaborative and focused on helping each other succeed. · ✅ Innovation and Ambition: Simply Lunch is a growing, ambitious business that’s always looking for ways to do things better. · ✅ We Value You as a Person: here, you’re more than your job title. We care about your wellbeing, your ideas and your contribution. Our Values · We Are People First · We Are Customer Focused · We Are Stronger Together · We Are Accountable and Drive Excellence · We Do the Right Thing The Role You will be responsible for delivering between 20-30 deliveries per day to our customers across the South of England. Being an ambassador of our company, you will be expected to demonstrate high levels of Customer Service to our diverse range of customers and meet challenging delivery schedules. Hours of work Monday to Friday 5 nights or 3 nights per week Benefits • Free lunch and unlimited drinks machine, • Paid break (45 minutes), • intranet for all staff, • Cycle to work scheme, • Good rates of pay and pension, • Paid breaks, • 28 days holiday, • Uniform provided, • The site is well connected with local bus, tram and train services, parking also available, • Staff discounts on food orders with the company, • Career opportunities for those who seek it, • Driving vehicles no older than 3 years old, • Extra shifts available on Saturdays and Sundays, • Discounted car repairs and MOT, • One paid Charity day per annum, • Long service awards, • Sponsored staff development, • Private health care Requirements Ideally 3 years driving experience Hold a current full clean driving license A right to work in the UK A good general knowledge of food safety Reliable and hardworking manner Diversity and Inclusion We are proud of how diverse our workforce are and we want to continue to be as inclusive as possible and welcome people from all areas of the community. Even if English isn't your first language that's ok because we have 52 different nationalities (and we reckon someone will speak your language!) The more diverse we are the better! All we ask for is hard work and commitment. In turn, we love rewarding our hard working people with visits from the Ice Cream van, Pizza delivery days, cakes and sweet treats, summer and winter parties and so much more ! Our people are the heart of what we do, we know they work hard and we value them. Come and apply if you want to be part of our growing team. It's a great time to join ! Many of our long standing members of staff such as supervisors and team leaders joined us at entry level roles and we work closely with all of our employees so they can realise their potential.. Like many other organisations, we are considering with renewed focus what Diversity means to us. What may have been acceptable a short time ago is not sufficient for the future, so we are dedicating our time and focus to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, especially those who are often excluded or underrepresented. If you feel that you do not see yourself represented in this particular professional area because of any part of your identity that makes you different, we would especially like to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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  • Production Kitchen Supervisor
    Production Kitchen Supervisor
    12 days ago
    £32000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager (Kitchen Operations) Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Are you looking for a new role in an exciting, fast-growing company? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help transform the health of people and the planet through food? We have the perfect role for you. We're Planthood, one of the fastest-growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've now cooked over 4 million meals, featured on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown 300%+ year-on-year. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Kitchen Supervisor to help lead our kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our kitchen team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the daily food preparation and cooking processes, while managing our team of chefs and kitchen porters. You'll be responsible for managing production flow, signing off batch quality, and maintaining the exceptional culinary and hygiene standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and holding the kitchen team accountable. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll help ensure that every component leaving our kitchen reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our kitchen operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support our kitchen team members., • Create a positive, engaged, high-performing, and accountable kitchen team culture., • Lead daily team briefings and debriefings, assigning clear stations, individual tasks, and time expectations., • Train and onboard new chefs and KPs, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance conversations, managing team performance in real time., • Manage kitchen staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Kitchen Operations • Drive the daily production flow on the kitchen floor by sequencing tasks strategically, coordinating closely with the packing, warehouse and procurement teams to prevent bottlenecks and keep output steady., • Adjust production flow in real time, reallocating kitchen staff effectively to manage short-staffing scenarios and minimize idle time., • Step into production stations and demonstrate strong Chef de Partie (CDP) skills when required to maintain operational speed., • Support the day-to-day management of operations and deputise for the Production Managers when required., • Draft the weekly kitchen production schedule and set the daily production plan, dynamically factoring in variables like equipment availability, delivery delays, and staffing levels., • Procure fresh ingredients for the next production day using systems like Rekki., • Ensure KPIs and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and workflow., • Maintain accurate kitchen records, strong reports, and operational documentation., • Maintain a direct and vital line of communication with the Production Manager(s) by providing high-quality, comprehensive reports and structured end-of-day handovers., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the kitchen floor. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the kitchen operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation., • Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from every Planthood delivery. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Strong culinary expertise: Minimum Chef de Partie (CDP) level experience with a strong palate, refined taste-testing skills, and a deep understanding of complex flavor profiles., • Mastery of cooking processes: Excellent knowledge of high-volume cooking methods, precise recipe scaling, ingredient behavior, and yield optimization., • Technical kitchen capability: Solid technical capability operating heavy kitchen equipment (e.g., bratt pans, large industrial boiling pots, blast chillers) and light kitchen machinery., • Production management skills: Excellent production sequencing abilities, knowing how to balance output speed with premium product quality., • Supervisor experience: Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, food manufacturing facility, or fast-paced catering operation., • KPI ownership: Experience driving team performance against key production metrics and taking personal accountability for shift output targets., • Strong reporting skills: Experience maintaining meticulous data logs and delivering high-quality, comprehensive operational reports to management teams., • People leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching, developing, and motivating teams., • Operational mindset: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Composure & drive: A resilient, positive, and organized individual who maintains composure and drives urgency under pressure., • Compliance knowledge: Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, and health & safety requirements., • Tech-savvy: Comfortable using digital systems such as Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive, etc), Slack, Trail, etc. Why Join Us? • Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Work with a passionate, supportive and ambitious team., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food.

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  • Kitchen Cleaner
    Kitchen Cleaner
    13 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Overnight Kitchen Cleaner Job Type: Overnight shift Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and experienced Overnight Kitchen Cleaner to carry out thorough deep cleaning of our commercial kitchen outside operating hours. The successful candidate will ensure that cooking equipment and kitchen areas are left clean, hygienic, and ready for the next day’s service. Key Responsibilities · Deep clean grills, ovens, hobs, trays, racks, and other kitchen equipment. · Remove grease, burnt-on food, carbon deposits, and other residues using approved cleaning products and equipment. · Clean and sanitise work surfaces, splashbacks, walls, floors, drains, and hard-to-reach areas. · Move or clean around kitchen equipment safely, where authorised. · Follow cleaning schedules and complete all assigned tasks to the required standard. · Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with COSHH guidance and manufacturer instructions. · Wear the required personal protective equipment and follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures. · Report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, hazards, or low cleaning supplies to the supervisor. · Dispose of waste correctly and leave the kitchen secure and ready for use. Essential Experience and Requirements · At least one year of professional kitchen deep-cleaning experience. · Proven experience cleaning commercial grills and ovens. · Good knowledge of safe cleaning methods, degreasers, and chemical handling. · Ability to follow instructions and work independently during overnight hours. · Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high cleaning standards. · Physically able to stand, bend, reach, scrub, and carry cleaning equipment for extended periods. Desirable Skills · Knowledge of commercial kitchen hygiene and food safety standards. · COSHH or health and safety training. · Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively. · Experience working in restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, or similar environments. Working Conditions This is an overnight role in a commercial kitchen environment. The work is physically demanding and may involve heat, grease, strong cleaning products, wet floors, and confined or hard-to-reach areas. Full compliance with company safety procedures is required.

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  • Weekly Factory Cleaner
    Weekly Factory Cleaner
    24 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    JOIN THE PEMMICAN PROJECT! FLEXIBLE HOURS, TEAM BONUSES AND LISTEN TO PODCAST/ AUDIOBOOKS WHILE YOU WORK. APPLICATIONS WITH NO PICTURE OR MESSAGE WILL BE IGNORED << Hi! Welcome to the Pemmican Project! Our goal is to improve human health by making the best and cleanest foods available to everyone, everywhere. We're looking for someone to join our new facility in Tower Hamlets where we do all production a warehousing. Most of the work is done either alone or with another person there and the work is ideal for either listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks while you work. The ideal candidate is very orderly with attention to detail. Punctual and a self-starter. ideally work experience with cleaning either kitchens or food manufacturing facilities. It's a big open space (120sqm, 1300sqft) with rather simple cleaning. We're looking for someone to come about 2-3 times per week and every Sunday. We keep it very tidy so the tasks are primarily: • Clean floors, • clean all surfaces, • clean the bathroom, • empty bins, • Clean sinks, • Clean the cleaning supplies (mops, etc.), • clean cooking equipment and tools, • empty grease trap, • empty fly traps We might add more as we go along, there might also be extra shifts available from time to time on an ad hoc basis.

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  • Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager
    Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Location: London Acton, NW10 Hours: 32 + hours a week - 10 - 6pm Pay: £15.50–£17.50 per hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP We are specifically looking for someone with practical experience in these areas, rather than general packing experience. We are looking for an experienced Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager We are looking for a reliable, experienced and highly organised person to join our ready-meal production team. This is more than a packing role. We need someone who understands food production and can take responsibility for batch control, packing requirements, product identification, production dates, use-by dates and the movement of product through the packing process. You will play an important role in making sure that the right product is packed at the right time, with the correct information and full traceability. Key responsibilities • Manage and monitor daily ready-meal packing requirements., • Ensure the correct product, batch and quantity are available for packing., • Check and accurately record production dates and use-by dates., • Ensure product is correctly identified and controlled throughout the packing process., • Clearly identify and control partially packed product., • Track outstanding packing quantities and ensure they are followed through to completion., • Communicate production information clearly to the packing team., • Maintain accurate batch and traceability records., • Complete and monitor the required checks before product is released for packing or dispatch., • Ensure products are not released where information is incomplete, unclear or requires further verification., • Escalate any uncertainty regarding product status, dates, labelling or food safety., • Work closely with Production, Packing and QA to keep the operation running efficiently., • Maintain a clear and accurate audit trail of production, packing and release activities., • Ensure no product progresses through the operation beyond its approved use-by date. The person we are looking for You will ideally have previous experience in: • Ready-meal production, • Food manufacturing, • Food packing, • Batch or production control, • Food traceability and date control You will need to be: • Highly organised and methodical, • Experienced in working with food products and production batches, • Very attentive to detail, • Comfortable working with production records and packing requirements, • Able to communicate clearly with production, packing and QA, • Reliable and able to take ownership of your responsibilities, • Confident enough to stop and escalatewhen something does not look right, • Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on food production environment Good computer skills and experience using digital production records or spreadsheets would be an advantage, as we are developing a more digital system for production and packing control. Why this role is important This person will become a key link between production, packing and product release. We are looking for someone who doesn't simply complete a task, but takes responsibility for making sure the batch is correctly identified, controlled, packed and recorded from start to finish. What we offer • £15.50- £17.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position, • A key role within a growing ready-meal business, • The opportunity to help develop and improve our production and packing systems, • Training and development opportunities, • A supportive working environment, • Opportunity for increased responsibility as the operation develops We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience in ready-meal production and understand the importance of batch, date, traceability and food-safety controls.

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