Ice Cream Maker- Production Manager- £30,000-£34,000 – Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9UP
The Role
Are you experienced in food, ice cream production, and looking to work with a well-established company? Do you have a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Mark Toney Ice Cream Company, a leading supplier of Traditional Italian Ice Cream in Tyne and Wear, is seeking a motivated and reliable Ice Cream / Gelato Maker - Production Manager to join our growing team.
In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the production process, from managing the daily operations of machinery to ensuring that every batch of ice cream meets our strict quality standards.
If you’re a dedicated team player with a passion for quality food production, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with the team, management, suppliers, and customers.
- Assist with the production and packaging of ice cream, gelato, and sorbet products.
- Operate machinery such as mixers, fillers, and packers.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure high product standards.
- Maintain health, safety, and food hygiene standards at all times.
- Follow recipes to ensure accurate production of each flavour.
- Control the volume of products being made and used in production.
- Keep detailed records in line with Environmental Health regulations.
- Ensure the workplace remains clean and tidy to a high standard.
- Track ingredients and help with weekly supplier orders.
- Minimise waste and maintain efficiency throughout the production process.
- Contribute to process optimisation as production volumes grow.
- Play a key role in hiring and mentoring junior staff as we scale.
The Company
From our humble beginnings in the mountains between Rome and Naples, to our vibrant and friendly cafes in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Mark Toney story is one of tradition, family values and a love of ice cream.
The Mark Toney philosophy is simple. We find the purest and finest ingredients in the world and use them to produce the best ice creams and sorbets available. It also helps that we love what we do - our passion and artisan skills have been passed from generation to generation, so after 120 years we’re proud to say we still hand-make our award winning dairy ice creams in Newcastle upon Tyne, based on our Italian original recipe.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary (£30K to £34K per year, depending on experience)
- 28 days holiday (included bank holidays) per year, plus an extra day on your birthday
- Pension contribution
- Flexible working hours with potential for overtime during the season
The Person
- At least 3 years working in a food environment
- At least 2 years working in Ice Cream production (Preferable)
- A Food Hygiene certificate
- Able to work comfortably as an individual and as part of a team
- Positive, can-do attitude, polite, service driven, excellent reliability and ready to go the extra mile.
- Passionate about food and willing to get involved in all aspects of the business operation
- Available to work extra time and occasionally weekends as the business requires
- Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
- Experience in ice cream / gelato production
