Food Production Team Member - Primarily Weekdays Only

Tebay Services; Penrith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer seeks a Food Production Operative to join their team in Penrith. The role involves working in a production kitchen, assisting in food preparation, packaging, and maintaining cleanliness, with flexibility for candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of food production according to standards.
• Help with packaging and labelling.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including pot washing.
• Support Stock Controller with deliveries and stock rotation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Title: Food Production Operative

We have 2 shift patterns available:

1. 38.75 hrs per week working 6am - 2.30pm (Mon-Fri)
2. 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.

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

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting in all areas of food production according to company standards and recipe specifications.
• Helping with packaging and labelling.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, including pot washing.
• Supporting the Stock Controller with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries, ensuring effective stock rotation.

Previous food production experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

You should be comfortable handling and preparing food, standing for long periods, lifting, and carrying. Other tasks include cleaning and assisting with stock management.

Good teamwork and communication skills are essential, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed is expected.