Nourished Communities
Head Of Production
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Head of Empanada Production (Full-Time)
đź“Ť Location: North London (Production Kitchen)
🕒 Hours: Full time (Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm)
💷 Salary: £34,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
đź“… Start date: August
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
- Baking and producing other products including sausage rolls, pies and cookies
- Training, supporting and managing our Production Assistant
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and production processes as we continue to grow
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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?
- £34,000–£40,000 salary, depending on experience
- 40% staff discount
- 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
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How to Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please send us your CV and a few lines about yourself explaining why you'd like to join Nourished Communities to support@nourishedcommunities.com.
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.
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