Food Jobs in Merseyside

Liverpool has recently invested over £900 million in city centre development providing a great deal of opportunities for new food jobs. New bars and restaurants offer vacancies for graduates, managers and chefs. Local food manufacturers require positions in human resources, supply chain and new product development.

Food Businesses in Merseyside

Cereal Partners, who produce Shreddies, Shredded Wheat & Cheerios, have a food production plant situated in the Wirral. They are part of the Nestlé group, one of the largest food manufacturers in the world. Cereal Partners support their employees by providing a comprehensive training and development programme, and offer positions in food technology, management and packaging.

Another major food production company who are based in Liverpool is Princes, famous for canned fish, fruit and sandwich spreads. Originally founded in 1880, Princes has developed from being an importer of canned fish into a leading food and drink supplier with products ranging from canned fish, meat and fruit to sandwich spreads and microwave meals.

There is a wide range of restaurants in Merseyside including the Liverpool Panoramic, which features in the Michelin Guide, The Monro gastro pub and The Bluecoat, which has recently benefitted from a £12 million revamp. The city's many restaurants and hotels offer food jobs for chefs, managers and those looking for marketing positions.

What is Merseyside Like?

Merseyside is located on the Mersey estuary and borders Lancashire to the north, Greater Manchester to the east and Cheshire to the south. The main city in the area, Liverpool, is the fourth largest city in the UK. Its growth was historically due to being a major port, although since The Beatles became a global phenomenon in the 60s the city has become well known as a tourist destination. It has continued to be a centre for the arts and in 2008 the city was named the European Capital of Culture.

Recently Liverpool has undergone a major redevelopment scheme in the city centre. Liverpool One is a 42 acre shopping, residential and leisure complex that has had £920 million invested in it. As well as a multiplex cinema, the complex contains several restaurants and hotels.

Food Jobs in Merseyside

Liverpool has excellent road and rail connections and is easily commutable from Manchester. The food manufacturers in the area can offer positions in food development, food production and general management.

You can expect to find food jobs in the restaurants and hotels in Liverpool suitable for graduates as well as experienced chefs anyone looking for a role in marketing or purchasing.

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