Production Chef

About

The Role Would you like to join us as a Production Chef? You will prepare food to a high standard in a busy food production site. You will follow recipes, prepare ingredients, and make sure products meet the right quality and food safety standards. You will use machinery and site systems as part of your daily work. You will also make sure ingredients and products can be fully traced at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food to set recipes and standards

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 Follow system processes and standard operating procedures

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 as a chef or in a food production role

Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking

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 You About UsKettleby Foods, based in Melton Mowbray, is a trusted producer of high-quality chilled ready meals, supplying some of the UK’s leading retailers. Our products are crafted with care, combining great taste with convenience to meet the needs of today’s consumers.  

At Kettleby Foods, 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 gang masters 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 Locations Melton Mowbray All Locations is a required field

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Advertising Salary
550.76 per week Vacancy Type Permanent Normal  Working Days:

Sunday - Thursday Normal Start & Finish Time:

Sunday 06:30-14.30 Monday to Thursday 14:30-22.30