Food Production Cook

Are you passionate about creating high-quality, safe food products in a fast-paced production environment? Join a dedicated team in Newbury as a Food Production Cook, where your skills in food safety and teamwork will be highly valued and rewarded.

This role offers the chance to develop your career with a reputable company committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Comprehensive food safety & HACCP training provided
• Supportive team environment focused on development and open communication
• Work with a well-established business committed to quality and safety standards

Pay & Shifts:

• From £14.82 per hour (£592 per week)
• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
• Shift flexibility initially required due to training

Key responsibilities include:

• Adhering to strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures, including CCPs and GMPs
• Carrying out start-up checks such as machine and temperature verification and documentation
• Following production records and recipes with attention to quality control
• Ensuring accurate filling, capping, storage, and stock rotation
• Operating authorised machinery safely and maintaining clean work areas
• Assisting with weekly clean downs, stock takes, and supporting other departments
• Reporting any food safety concerns or machinery issues promptly

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 HACCP food safety training (or above), including allergen awareness
• Experience in a food production or cook role within a manufacturing setting
• Strong commitment to hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely

If you are interested in this position, please apply today with the chance to start immediately or contact our Newbury branch on [phone removed] for further information.

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Accountancy & Finance, Professional & Executive, Automotive and Transport & Logistics sectors.