Knife Skills Specialist

Knife Skills Specialist

Location: Barking
Salary: £11.40-£13.00
Hours: 40 hours
Shift pattern: 5 over 7 (Including Sunday working)
We are looking for a skilled and experienced knife production operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in knife production, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products to customer specific requirements and measurements .
Accountabilities

• Ensuring the quality and consistency of vegetable cuts are met to meet culinary standards and customer presentation requirements.
• Monitor the freshness and quality of produce, discarding any spoiled or damaged produce.
• Cut, Peel, Dice, Chop, and slice vegetables according to specified requirements of customers.
• Maintain the pace and standards of performance within the Production Department
• Assisting in general food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, and portioning vegetables
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control to meet customer expectations.
• Monitor and adjust processing equipment to maintain optimal performance and production output.
• Follow Instructions from Production supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and to meet completion of tasks in line with customer orders.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures including proper handling of food and equipment within the production environment.
• Assist in minimising and monitoring specific areas of waste, maximising service, productivity and always providing availability of products.
• Maintain good housekeeping of your work area by applying the Company ‘Clean as you go’ policy at all times.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

To be successful in your application for the role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:

• Experience within a Production environment
• Knife skill set experience including Cutting, Peeling, Dicing, Chopping, and slice to required measurements
• Food Hygiene Certificate / Handling fresh chilled produce
• Knowledge of products similar to Davin Foods product range
• Basic Numeracy and literacy skills
• Flexible team player
• High levels of accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Manual Handling

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Retail Discount membership.
• Health Care Cash Plan membership.
• Pension Scheme
• Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

If you have a passion for craftsmanship and a proven track record in knife production and dedication to quality, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join our dynamic team!
Davin Foods is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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