Production Chef

Macknade Fine Food Hall creates spaces and experiences that bring communities together around a shared love of food & drink. Encompassing retail, hospitality, events, food service and farming, the Macknade brand has been synonymous with quality and community since 1847.

The Production Chef sits at the heart of Macknade’s production operation, responsible for delivering high-volume, consistent, and commercially viable ready-to-eat and ready-to-finish food.

This hands‑on role will play a key part in delivering the production kitchen’s current range, supporting increased volume and a broader product range into our retail and F&B spaces.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong production discipline, seasonal creativity and batch cooking skills while aligning closely with Macknade’s values.

• Deliver high-quality food production at scale while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and standards
• Manage daily production schedules, prep lists, and inventory requirements
• Execute efficient production runs, maximizing oven, chilling and workforce capacity
• Ensure accurate batch cooking, yield control, and portion accuracy
• Work collaboratively within a team, supporting other departments and developing junior staff where appropriate

You will have:

• Proven experience in food production
• Strong understanding of batch cooking, yield control, and cost management
• Passion for ingredients, provenance, food quality, and flavor
• Advanced culinary skills suitable for a high-volume production environment
• High standards of food hygiene and safety

You will get:

• 20% discount on products, with regular 30% discount weeks
• 5 days closure over the Christmas and New Year period
• Discounts on all onsite partner facilities (Gym/Vets/Massage Therapy/Sauna)
• Regular team social activities throughout the year

We are looking for a full time position of up to 42.5 hours per week and this will include working at weekends.

The salary will be from £30,000, dependent on experience

To apply, please read the full job description and submit a CV with a covering letter

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