Food Production Worker

Keen to be part of a growing team & emerging London based start up? Passionate about food but don't like working in a small, enclosed environment? Well, this job might be for you!

Who are we

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

Hazards

• 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.

About you

• 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

Please note

• 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

Salary: £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 (require) and either of the following days: Thursday/Friday

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TEAB101