Production Kitchen CDP/Prep Chef

Job Description

The Role

• Preparing and cooking pie fillings from scratch.
• Keeping on top of your section and daily production requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Following the company’s food safety management system and HACCP-based procedures.
• Completing and maintaining accurate food safety records, including cooking and chilling temperatures, cleaning schedules and production documentation.
• Following SALSA requirements and company procedures, ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen management, product traceability, stock rotation and date coding.
• Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping, ensuring the kitchen is always ready for SALSA audits.
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring any corrective actions are followed through.
• Working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to get the job done.

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a CDP or in a similar production kitchen role.
• A good understanding of food preparation and food manufacturing processes.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP, food safety management systems and SALSA requirements.
• An understanding of allergen controls, product traceability and accurate record keeping.
• Someone organised, efficient and able to work at a good pace.
• A positive attitude and a good team player.
• Someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of consistency, cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Reliability is a must.

Job Location

Arch 352 Westgate Street
London E8 3RL