Cook House Sauce Chef
Cuisine Centre, Derby
£16.70 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about food production and maintaining the highest quality standards? We're looking for a Cook House Sauce Chef to join our busy Cuisine Centre in Derby, playing a key role in producing premium sauces and meat-based products for our operation.
Working within a fast-paced production environment, you'll be responsible for preparing ingredients, following recipes with precision and ensuring every product meets exacting quality, safety and traceability standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing sauces and meats in line with production plans and recipes
- Weighing and measuring ingredients accurately
- Maintaining full traceability records, including batch codes and temperature checks
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene and quality standards are consistently met
- Following stock rotation procedures and minimising waste
- Keeping work areas and equipment clean and organised
- Supporting operational targets and production deadlines
- Assisting other areas of the factory when required
What We’re Looking For
- An interest in food production or manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work independently and follow processes accurately
- A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude
- Physical ability to lift and carry items up to 15kg
- Previous food handling experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime when required
Benefits
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent public transport links
- Perks at Work employee discount platform
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Cook House Sauce Chef employer: Compass Group UK
Compass Group UK&I is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where culinary creativity and service excellence thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to training and development opportunities that empower you to advance your career in the catering industry. Located in a vibrant setting, our team-oriented culture fosters collaboration and ensures that every member feels valued and supported in delivering exceptional food experiences.
