Food Jobs in the South West

The South West has a wealth of food production, much of it taking advantage of the local produce. There are many small farms producing cider and cheese and also larger production facilities exporting product across the world. There are opportunities for Sales, Food Technology and Management.

Food Businesses in the South West

The South West is well known for its production of Cheddar Cheese, Cornish Pasties, and traditional English Cider. Cheddar cheese originates from Cheddar Gorge where the caves provided the perfect environment for maturing cheese. This popular cheese is produced all over the world but in Somerset it is still produced using milk from local dairy herds. As well as smaller farm production the area is also home to larger dairy food companies such as Dairy Crest. With production facilities in Davidstow and Frome this company produces a wide range of dairy foods including Cathedral City Cheddar, Clover and Country Life. The facility at Davidstow has a capacity of 55,000 tonnes of cheese, supplied by 500 local farms. There are opportunities for Purchasing, Human Resources and Food Technology roles.

Large number of cider producers in Somerset, from small farm producers such as The Orchard Pig and Bridge Farm to some of the most advanced cider production facilities at Thatchers in Somerset with the opportunity for Sales, Manufacturing and Finance.

Restaurants

Devon is home to Michael Caines' two Michelin starred restaurant at Gidleigh Park as well his gourmet restaurant, Abode in Exeter. These highly individual establishments offer the finest ingredients from the South West and have won huge acclaim from industry critics.

Further down the coast, Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall serves locally caught fish and has become something of a national institution. It has recently benefitted from a £2.5 million refit and would be ideal for any ambitious chefs or graduates.

What is the South West Like?

The South West is rich in history as well as being a mecca for sun seekers and surfers in the UK. The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site of outstanding beauty that offers 180 million years of geological history. As well as the outstanding coastline, the South West is an area of culture; Bristol is well known for it's film and music industries, most notably trip hop artists such as Portishead and Tricky. Nearby, Glastonbury boasts one of the most popular music festivals in the world.

Food Jobs in the South West

Choose from graduate vacancies, new product development and food finance in this area rich in food production.

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