Food Production Operative -Mixer

Acorn · Plymouth, Devon

Food Production Operative -Mixer at Acorn, based in Plymouth, Devon, paying £12.71 - £37.50 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£12.71 - £37.50 per hour
Location
Plymouth, Devon
Contract
Temporary
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
25 Sep 2026
Sector
Production Operative

About 49% above the going rate for production operative

Reference a1WNz000004d0yjMAA_1789053316

About the role

Food Production Operative -Mixer

Lee Mill - | £12.71 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Wednesday, 8am-7pm & Thursday, 8am-4pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

We are recruiting on behalf of busy food manufacturer in the Plymouth area for an experienced Production Food Production Operative to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food Production Operative, Batch Cook Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, Food Processing Operative who is looking to join a well-established food manufacturer offering consistent weekday hours and long-term career prospects.

Candidates must have previous production or food manufacturing experience.

  • £12.71 per hour.
  • 37.5 hours per week.
  • Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
  • Monday to Wednesday, 8am-7pm, and Thursday, 8am-4pm.
  • Consistent weekday working pattern.
  • Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Long-term career opportunity with a growing business.

Key Duties

  • Prepare batch-cooked food products and large-scale recipes according to production schedules and build guides.
  • Operate commercial food production equipment
  • Ensure consistent product quality, including taste, portion size, ingredient specification, and presentation.
  • Follow strict food safety standards, including HACCP guidelines and temperature control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate batch labelling and product traceability..
  • Restock ingredients and support inventory management within the production area.
  • Carry out end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant food production environment.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Production Cook, Food Production Operative or similar role is essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and production instructions.
  • Good understanding of food safety standards
  • Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting heavy items.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: a1WNz000004d0yjMAA_1789053316 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 25 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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