Sauce Cook | Batching Operative | Machine Operator
£13.21 per hour + shift premiums + overtime
Full-time | Permanent
We’re growing, and we’re looking for experiencedSkilled Production Operatives to join the team atThe Flava People.
We make big, bold flavours for some of the UK’s best-known food brands and retailers – and we need great people who know their way around a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
We’re recruiting across three key skilled roles:
You’ll be responsible for cooking our sauces and products to the right recipe, quality and specification every time. From following recipes and controlling cook temperatures to completing checks and keeping your area running smoothly, you’ll play a key part in creating the flavour.
Accuracy matters! You’ll be weighing, measuring and preparing ingredients ready for production, making sure every batch is made to the correct recipe and specification. You’ll need a great eye for detail, confidence working with weights and measures, and a strong understanding of food safety.
You’ll take ownership of your production line or machine, setting up equipment, completing checks, monitoring performance and helping to keep production moving safely and efficiently. You’ll also spot and resolve basic issues before they become bigger problems.
What’s on offer?
Basic rate: £13.21 per hour
We operate across three shifts:
- 6:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- 10:00pm – 6:00am
- Night shifts are paid at Time & Quarter
- Overtime available at Time & Half
That means there’s plenty of opportunity to boost your earnings.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from people who:
- Have experience infood manufacturing, production or a similar fast-paced environment
- Have previous experience insauce cooking, batching, mixing/blending or machine operation
- Understand the importance offood safety, quality and hygiene
- Can follow recipes, specifications, procedures and production paperwork accurately
- Are confident working as part of a busy production team
- Take pride in doing things properly – quality matters to us!
- Are reliable, hands-on and ready to get stuck in
Why The Flava People?
We’re a fast-growing food business with one big obsession:FLAVA.
We’re proud of the products we make, but we know it’s our people who make it happen. You’ll be joining a diverse, energetic team where there are opportunities tolearn new skills, develop and progress as we grow.
Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the FLAVA?
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Skilled Operatives Needed Sharston employer: The Flava People
The Flava People is an exceptional employer for Machine Operators and Sauce Cooks, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates passion for food and teamwork. Located in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, we provide flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and numerous employee incentives such as the Flava of The Month Awards and seasonal treats, ensuring our team feels valued and motivated. With opportunities for growth and development in a family-run business environment, we are dedicated to nurturing talent and making work enjoyable.
