Food Production Team Member

Tebay Services; Penrith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food production facility is seeking enthusiastic team members to join their kitchen in Penrith. Successful candidates will assist in creating the famous pies and sausage rolls while ensuring the highest hygiene and efficiency standards are met. The role welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and offers flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable handling and preparing food.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of food production following standards and recipes.
• Help with packaging and labelling.
• Maintain cleanliness and support stock control.

Skills

Food production experience

Good communication skills

Team spirit

Job description

Job Details

We have 2 shift patterns available:

• 38.75 hrs per week working 6am - 2.30pm (Mon-Fri)
• 40 hrs per week working 5.30am - 4.15pm (4 shifts over 5 days between Mon-Fri)

Additional hours may be available and occasional weekends may be required.

Location

You will work as part of the friendly team in our production kitchen, based at Rheged in Penrith, responsible for making the pies and sausage rolls famously sold in our sister sites Gloucester, Cairn Lodge, and Tebay Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of food production in line with company standards and recipe specifications.
• Help with packaging and labelling.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including pot washing.
• Support the Stock Controller with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries, ensuring effective stock rotation.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous food production experience is desirable but not essential; we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
• Comfortable handling and preparing food.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift, and carry.
• Willingness to assist with cleaning and other tasks as needed.
• Good communication skills and team spirit.