Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead


Company:	b3 jobs ltd
Salary:	£35,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE5 4WE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

This company is an ambitious, family-run food supplier focused on innovation and growth. With a BRC Grade A facility and a strong reputation for developing exciting food concepts, the business is expanding its range. With further new product launches planned, this is an exciting time to join a growing company with a clear focus on innovation and shaping the future of the food sector.

About the Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead job

The purpose of your role is to prepare and cook high volumes of ingredients to the highest quality standards, following established recipes and production requirements. You will use a range of cooking equipment, including fixed and tilt vessels and stock pots, while ensuring consistency, quality and food safety throughout the process.

Key tasks

Prepare and cook food to the required quality and production standards, while monitoring and checking the work of the wider cook team.

Support the cooking team, taking a proactive role in maintaining consistently high standards of food quality.

Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment, supporting with general cleaning duties as required.

Transfer raw materials from chilled, frozen and ambient storage areas to the cook house, and accurately record and manage stock movements.

About You

The successful candidate shall have least 2 years’ experience as a Chef, ideally within a food manufacturing or production environment.

Experience working with bulk recipes and batch cooking, including 100–500kg batches and managing multiple batches throughout daily production.

Comfortable using basic computer systems and tablets to monitor raw materials, complete stock transfers and maintain accurate production records.

More details

The Lead Chef / Cook Room Lead job (ref:9096) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience.

The site is in the Leicestershire area and is commutable from Wigston, Oadby, Birstall, Anstey, Loughborough, Leicester, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Ashby De La Zouch and surrounding areas.

The working hours are 5 days per week 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. Flexibility is required as some weekends may be necessary with a weekday off in lieu.

Alternate job titles - Senior Production Chef | Production Chef Team Leader | Lead Production Chef | Senior Cook

b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.

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