Food Production Operative

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Food Preparation Assistant in Colchester. You'll engage in food preparation, maintain hygiene, and ensure high food production standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail, with basic food-handling knowledge preferred. This role offers a supportive environment focused on mental health and wellbeing, with benefits including discounts and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Great communication skills with 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.

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.
• Ensure hygienic cleanliness in work areas.
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene.

Skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Food assistant experience

Level 2 food safety

Job description

Overview

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

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Responsibilities

• Be responsible for preparing and portioning food in a large manufacturing environment with care and attention.
• Food preparation for baguettes, 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.

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.
• Level 2 food safety.

Benefits

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
• You’ll belong in a company and team that values you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
• 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.