Production Chef in Leicester

On-site in Leicester·Added 4 months ago (last checked 11 Nov)

Samworth Brothers

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Our summary

Salary: £550.76 a week
Work mode: On-site, Leicester
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 17 November

Skills

Samworth Brothers is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Leicester.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£550.76 per week

The role

Would you like to join us as a Production Chef? You’ll play an important role in preparing and mixing food products on a large scale within our busy food manufacturing environment. Working to set recipes, production plans and quality standards, you’ll weigh, measure and prepare ingredients, operate production machinery and make sure products are made safely and consistently. You’ll work as part of a team to keep production running smoothly, ensuring ingredients and finished products are handled correctly and fully traceable throughout the process.

What you'll do

Prepare, weigh, measure and mix ingredients in line with set recipes and production requirements.
Collect ingredients from Chill, Ambient, and Freezer storage areas.
Book all transformed ingredients on the site system.
Use production machinery safely as part of your daily work.
Label ingredients and products correctly.
Make sure all ingredients and batches can be fully traced.
Make sure all paperwork and records are clear, accurate, and easy to read.
Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

Experience working in a food manufacturing, food preparation or production environment.
Physically able to handle and move ingredients and materials weighing up to 15kg safely.
Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety
Able to follow recipes, processes, and standard operating procedures
Comfortable using production machinery and computer systems

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Samworth Brothers

Industry: Food and Beverage

In their own words

About the company & team

Located in Leicester Forest East, Saladworks is proud to produce a wide range of high-quality chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading retailers. Every dish we create reflects our commitment to taste, freshness, and innovation.

At Saladworks, you’re not 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.

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