Food Production Worker

We are a small batch, craft tea brewing business looking for a food production worker who will be responsible for bottling tea, packing customer orders and running errands around the kitchen.

You will be working in a contemporary, fully air-conditioned, shared commercial kitchen with floor to ceiling windows - right in the heart of New Covent Garden Market, home to some of London's most exciting food start ups.

What we offer

• Minimum 5 hour shifts


• Access to all on-site social events (i.e. free lunches, weekly drinks)


• Free/discounted food


• Opportunities to grow with an emerging start up - progression opportunities (events, sales) with training provided


Responsibilities

Your role will sit with our small production team based in a commercial kitchen.

The food operations assistant is primarily responsible for bottling our tea according to documented processes from start to finish, adhering to strict food hygiene and safety requirements.

Operations:

• bottling our tea according to documented processes, including capping and labelling


• cleaning, sanitising and maintaining a clean workspace


• washing kitchen equipment


• unloading deliveries, packing customer orders and stocktaking


• daily opening / closing procedures where required


Health & Safety

• work according to established level of food hygiene and safety requirements


• have a willingness to learn attitude and able to adapt to changes in hygiene standards
  
  working knowledge of a commercial kitchen and understanding of its hazards (i.e. cross contamination, allergens)


• able to utilise appropriate processes and controls to mitigate risks


Quality

• monitor output / products against set standards and report broken / faulty equipment and raw materials


• able to identify when a quality breach is identified and able to follow set procedures to raise and rectify this


Problem Solving

• understand how to identify, prioritise and address problems which arise and spot improvement opportunities


• demonstrate initiative and come to the team with suggestions / recommendations


Why should I apply?

This role is for those eager learn and grow with an emerging London-based start-up and someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Previous food preparation experience preferred but not essential. Basic knowledge and application of food hygiene standards is essential. This is a process driven role and good comprehension skills and attention to detail will enable you to quickly pick things up.,
• Strong attention to detail, follows processes, able to work in a team and independently


• Understands food hygiene and safety standards and its application


• Able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and be proactive


• Good communication and numerical skills


• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is highly desirable


• Minimum 1 year experience in food preparation


• Level 2 Health & Safety certificate, Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
  
  UK residents only - must have the right to work in the UK


• Successful applicants subject to a 1-2 hour trial shift


Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Freelance

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme


Application question(s):

• What excites you most about working with our company, why are you interested in this role?


• Are you available to work on Mondays and Fridays?