Production Operative - Mix Prep (AM Shift) Production · Bodmin, Cornwall

Proper Cornish Limited; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operative in the Mix Prep team, where your attention to detail and teamwork will contribute to creating high-quality pastries loved by customers. Enjoy a supportive environment with growth opportunities and a range of exciting perks. Be part of a dedicated team that values quality, honesty, and passion in every product. Your role will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations, from ingredient preparation to maintaining product safety and traceability. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing business, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free pasties and pastries daily

Weekly free fruit

Subsidised canteen

Monthly colleague treats

Quarterly staff BBQs

Christmas celebrations

Free spa and golf facilities

Birthday meal in the canteen

Mental health First Aiders

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and prepare ingredients for production.
• Accurately weigh and decant ingredients for recipes.
• Ensure production lines are well-supplied and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Health & Safety Level 2 Certificate

Tools

Mixers

Scales

Job description

Join Our Mix Prep AM Shift!

We are looking for Production Operatives to join our Mix Prep AM Shift! Hours of work will be 05:00 to 13:30 (with 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks), Monday to Thursday.

Starting salary is £12.50 per hour with an enhanced rate of £15.63 per hour. The enhanced rate applies for hours between 20:00 and 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week. Our pay banding system also offers opportunities to increase this as you progress through your training! You will need to attend a Company induction day (09:00 to 15:30) before starting the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Setup: Responsible for setting up scales and mixers at the start of each shift, ensuring they are ready for production.
• Decanting Ingredients: Prepare various quantities of ingredients for use, ensuring they are readily available for colleagues in the Mix Prep team or production lines.
• Weighing-out Ingredients: Accurately weigh ingredients according to recipes for our product fillings.
• Maintaining Traceability: Ensure batch numbers for raw ingredients and mixes are correctly recorded and displayed to guarantee product safety and traceability.
• Supplying the Production Lines: Keep production lines well-supplied throughout your shift.
• Mixer Operation: Operate mixers to ensure high-quality mixes with even distribution of ingredients.
• Glaze Preparation: Prepare glaze for pastry products, ensuring a consistent and attractive finish.
• Waste Management: Minimize waste and handle disposal properly to maintain a clean, efficient environment.
• Team Support: Work as part of a close-knit team, with support from a dedicated team leader.
• Training Program: Participate in comprehensive training to develop your skills in food manufacturing.

Are you tempted to become a key player in our pastry production?

Why Join Us?

As a Production Operative in our machine-made product team, you'll contribute to creating high-quality products loved by our customers. We offer a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and pride in producing exceptional pastries.

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a growing company, apply now to join our Mix Prep team. Your attention to detail and dedication will significantly impact our production process.

Even Better Bits!

After your probation, you'll earn a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and H&S Level 2 certificate, enhancing your skills and qualifications.

We are committed to your growth with training, development programs, and internal promotion opportunities. Our company values—'Customer First', 'Honesty', 'Quality', 'Friendliness', and 'Passion'—guide everything we do. With 220 colleagues, we take pride in making the world better through our delicious products.

We also have achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award, supporting a healthy, happy workforce.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude, apply here or call 01208 265830 for more info.

Visit our careers page to learn more about Proper Cornish, and enjoy some of our Proper Perks:

PROPER PERKS

• Free pasties and pastries daily
• Weekly free fruit
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly staff BBQs
• Christmas celebrations
• Free spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Birthday meal in the canteen
• Mental health First Aiders
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 referral bonuses
• Discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts
• Local business discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Company communications (newsletter, suggestion boxes, etc.)
• Job security in a growing business