Food Production Operative

First Call Contract Services Limited; Swanley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services Limited is seeking Food Production Operatives for Sittingbourne, England. Roles involve working in a fast-paced production environment to prepare and assemble meals, with training provided on site.

Shifts available include 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am; full-time or part-time options may apply. A strong team ethic and attention to detail help ensure high-quality, well-presented products for customers.

Qualifications

• No kitchen experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to work in a team and follow recipes.
• Flexible shifts and good attention to detail are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure recipes are followed to specification and products meet high standards.
• Weigh ingredients, prepare, cook, and package meals in a fast-paced production setting.
• Follow portion sizes, maintain food safety standards, and ensure consistent quality of finished products.
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver a consistent, well-presented product experience for customers.
• Maintain attention to detail to uphold product presentation and consistency.
• Support creative pie and pastry output while adhering to set specifications.

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to work for a nationally recognized food production company, considered to be the leader in its field. The role of Food Production Operative are based in Sittingbourne.

You don’t need to be a chef but need to love food, pay attention to detail and be able to work in a team.

Full time or part time available, shifts that you can choose from:

6am – 2pm

2pm – 10pm

10pm – 6am

The Role

• Work as part of our team to ensure all recipes are followed to the correct specification and all products are made to the highest possible standard.
• Weighting ingredients, preparing, cooking, and packaging a variety of meals in a fast-paced production environment.
• Following portion sizes accurately, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to the overall quality and consistency of the finished products
• Work as part of a team making sure our customers receive the same nourishing experience every time they eat a meal. It’s all about the presentation.
• Your attention to detail is paramount as you help create our remarkable products and ensure our customers receive the same exciting experience every time.
• Each product must be made to the same specification to maintain consistency. It’s all about the presentation as you bring your creative flair to making our pies and pastry products.
• Possessing a creative flair.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Being capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• While prior kitchen experience is advantageous, we are willing to provide comprehensive training.

We offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services is an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as MHE drivers, delivery drivers, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

Food Production Operative England, Kent, Sittingbourne