Job Description

About the role

Punjab Pakora is hiring experienced Production Chefs to run and assist high?volume batch cooking on our food manufacturing site. You'll be producing bulk batches of pakoras, fried products, and curries to exacting specifications while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Important: Availability across weekends and the Christmas/festive period is essential. Our kitchen is closed most Sundays, so you can expect to have ~90% of Sundays off.What you'll do

Batch?cook pakoras, fried products, and curries to recipe and production plans. Safely operate and monitor fryers, curry/cooking kettles, and related machinery. Complete routine quality checks (temperature, weights, visual standards) and record results accurately. Maintain rigorous hygiene, allergen control, and cleaning schedules (CIP/clean?as?you?go). Assist with prep, mixing, marination, and efficient line changeovers. Work closely with supervisors to hit hourly/daily targets while minimising waste. Keep the production area organised, stocked, and audit?ready at all times.
What we're looking for

Experience:

Proven cooking experience in a high?volume kitchen or food manufacturing environment (batch cooking desirable).

Food safety:

Confident handling food safely and following strict hygiene requirements (food hygiene qualification a plus).

Technical ability:

Comfortable operating fryers and curry machines; able to troubleshoot basic issues and follow SOPs.

Communication:

Competent level of English (reading & writing) to follow recipes, complete records, and communicate with the team.

Physical readiness:

Fit and competent; able to frequently lift and carry heavy loads.

Work style:

Efficient, clean, and tidy with strong attention to detail.

Team & reliability:

Able to take direction, report to supervisors, and be consistently reliable and trustworthy.

Travel:

Must be able to travel to and from site for early starts.
Hours & pay

Hours:

Minimum

40-50 hours per week

with

competitive pay

.

Shifts:

Typically

7/8AM-5/6PM

; sociable daytime hours even during peak periods.

Pattern:

Minimum

5 days over 7

;

weekend availability required

.

Sundays:

Kitchen closed most Sundays -- approximately

90% of Sundays off

.

Peak trading:

Christmas/festive period availability is required.

Why join Punjab Pakora

Stable, full?time role with sociable daytime shifts. Supportive team, clear SOPs, and modern production equipment. Opportunity to grow skills in a fast?moving, quality?focused food manufacturer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38 - 50 per week

Work Location: In person