Production Chef - Moreton-In-Marsh

Production Chef - Moreton-In-Marsh

Daylesford: people who want to make a difference

At the core of Daylesford is our care for the environment, our animals and our people. For over forty years we’ve strived to inspire change and nurture growth, and our teams are made up of people who take pride in what they do every day. We know that together we can make a difference for the future of our planet and the wellbeing of our customers.

Our Daylesford family is growing, and we are looking for an engaging and passionate Production Chef to join our team at Daylesford.

With amazing career progression, we will train and develop you every step of the way to be the best that you can be with the opportunity to build your career with us. 

Full Time contract, based on 40 hours per week, £10.50 - £11.00 per hour. Shifts are generally spread Monday – Friday.  

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Training and development to advance your career
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holiday)
• 50% staff lunch discount
• 30% company discount
• Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Free uniform

About you

As a Production Chef at Daylesford you will be working towards producing the highest-quality food in our Black Barn production kitchen at our organic farm in rural Gloucestershire. You will be working amongst a team who consistently thrive through delivering the best performance in order to ensure that all work is completed efficiently, safely and appropriately.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team-player with a passion for food, cooking, and great quality organic produce. You will be working within a fast-paced, varied and extremely rewarding environment, and your duties will include the following: basic food preparation, packing, cleaning and general kitchen duties. Experience is not essential but would be of an advantage. Uniform and Safety Shoes are provided

Main responsibilities

• To ensure that all meals/recipes are prepared consistently and to the highest quality
• To ensure that range-changes are completed and fulfilled in the required timescales, with the level being maintained in the process
• To ensure that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production
• To highlight Health and Safety matters to your line manager
• Working safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed above the required fulfilment rate
• To comply with the production unit’s internal audit requirements
• To execute all food preparation in a timely and professional manner
• To ensure all work areas are clean and tidy at all times 
• To always promote a positive image of Daylesford Organic 
• To adhere to the standards set out by the Soil Association and SALSA Auditors

If you would like to be part of our truly unique business – we would love to hear from you.