At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead empanada production, manage a team, and ensure high-quality food standards.
- Company: Nourished Communities, a vibrant network of local food shops.
- Benefits: Sociable hours, ownership of production, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build and lead your own production team.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Empanada Production to lead one of the fastest-growing parts of Nourished Communities. Our handmade empanadas have become a customer favourite, and as we move into a larger production space, we're looking for someone to take ownership of the kitchen, drive production, and help shape the future of this exciting side of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident kitchen professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food, and is excited by the challenge of building and leading a growing production team. You'll initially manage one part-time Production Assistant, with ambitions to expand the team as the business grows.
What You'll Be Doing
- Head up one of the fastest growing parts of the business
- Planning daily and weekly production to meet demand across our shops and wholesale customers
- Preparing high-quality fillings and overseeing all aspects of empanada production
- Shaping and finishing handmade empanadas with consistency and care
- Managing ingredient ordering and stock levels
- Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
- Training, supporting and managing our Production Assistant
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and production processes as we continue to grow
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a production or bakery environment
- Confidence leading a kitchen and taking ownership of day-to-day operations
- Calm and organised under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Experience with ordering, stock management and food safety procedures
- A hands‑on attitude and willingness to lead by example
- Experience making empanadas is a bonus—but not essential
- Someone excited to grow with the business and help build this department from the ground up
Why Work With Us?
- Sociable kitchen working hours
- Take ownership of a rapidly growing area of the business
- Opportunity to build and lead your own production team
- Be part of a supportive, values‑driven business championing independent producers and sustainable food
- Work somewhere that feels good—ethically, socially and creatively
About Nourished Communities
Nourished Communities is a growing network of local food shops celebrating seasonal produce, sustainable supply chains, and independent makers. Born out of a farmer's market in lockdown, we now have four shops, a warehouse and production kitchen across North London, and a vibrant customer community. As we continue to grow, we're investing in producing more of our own exceptional food in-house—and our empanadas are leading the way. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Head Of Production in London employer: Nourished Communities
Nourished Communities is an exceptional employer that offers a vibrant and supportive work culture, perfect for those passionate about food production. As the Head of Empanada Production, you'll enjoy sociable kitchen hours, the opportunity to build and lead your own team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven business committed to sustainability and local producers. Join us in a fast-paced environment where your skills will be valued and your growth supported as we expand our production capabilities.
