Food Cooking Machine Operator for a Food Manufacturing site
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Position Overview & Specifications
A progressive position in our kitchen within a growing food manufacturing environment.
You will be trained on all aspects of the following, and at the successful completion of each stage there will be a salary reward.
· You will receive food safety level 3, allergen awareness, health & safety, manual handling & chemical awareness training prior to starting in your position.
Training will result in the understanding of the following:-
· To be signed off as competent as a cooking Operator
· To be completing start up checks.
· To be completing vessel integrity checks between cooks
· To be weighing out condiments / Dry Goods, Independently
· To be completing the cook list independently and understanding the running order
· To be completing boiler recipe sheets and understanding the information needed (batch details, etc, FIFO and the shelf life of products)
· To be able to load a boiler independently.
· To be able to run all cooking vessels independently.
· To understand the colour coding on tote bins (customer Specific)
· To understand the recipe reference sheet
· To understand the process when decanting on cooling failure and the relevant paperwork.
· To be following our Clean as You Go Policy
· To understand the chemical cleaning process and be able to complete it independently and safely
· To keep your own recipe sheet records – batch and temperature details.
· In conjunction with your cooking Shift Leader, identify any self-development/ training needs to support you move to Senior Cooking Operator.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leamington Spa: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Food Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Kitchen
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Cooking Machine Operator for a Food Manufacturing site roles across Shire Foods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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