Food Production Operative

Sodexo Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Colchester is seeking a Food Production Operative to prepare and portion food for various dishes. The ideal candidate will maintain food hygiene standards and possess great communication skills. Experience in food assistance is beneficial. Join us for a rewarding opportunity with benefits including wellness support and financial tools.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Great communication skills with a great attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Food assistant experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for preparing and portioning food in a large manufacturing environment.
• Food preparation for baguettes, salads and protein pots.
• Maintain food production standards.
• Ensuring the areas you are working in are kept to a hygienic level of cleanliness.
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene standards.

Skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Food assistant experience

Education

Level 2 food safety

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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Job Introduction

As a Food Production Operative at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UTin the Central Production Unit you will be providing food for the finishing kitchens. You'll interact with our clients and colleagues every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for preparing and portioningfoodin a large manufacturing environmentwith care and attention.
• Food preparation forbaguettes, salads and protein pots
• To maintain food production standards
• Ensuring the areas you are working in are kept to a hygienic level of cleanliness
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Great communication skills with a great attention to detail
• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• Food assistant experience would be beneficial
• Level 2 food safety

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!