Kitchen Assistant

Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited; Madeley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Cook to work in a pet food factory in Telford. This temp-to-perm position involves weighing and combining ingredients to prepare pet food recipes. Successful candidates will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a pay rate of £12.25 per hour with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Opportunities for progression

Free Parking

Holiday pay

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as a chef/cook is beneficial.
• Ability to carry out manual handling throughout the shift.
• Basic numeracy skills for accurate counting and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and prepare ingredients.
• Follow recipes and cooking processes.
• Measure, mix, and combine ingredients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Production Cook / Kitchen Assistant looking for work in the Telford (TF7) area? We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cook to join our client who is growing pet food manufacture. This is a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate.

Our client has a fantastic new purpose-built factory and are recruiting due to constant growth within the business.

Responsibilities

• Weighing out ingredients.
• Ability to follow a flow sheet, which in essence is a recipe card, and be physically able to prepare and lift ingredients into a kettle.
• Measure, mix, and combine various ingredients to create consistent and balanced pet food recipes.
• Cooking of ingredients in large kettles by following the specific cooking process.
• Ability to follow processes and challenge any issues.
• Attention to detail.
• Great communication skills.

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience as a chef / cook would be beneficial
• Must be able to carry out manual handling throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Basic numeracy skills for accurate counting and labeling of products

Hours of work

• Monday to Friday
• Afternoon Shift: 14:00 till 22:30

Rate of pay

£12.25 per hour

Benefits

• PAYE
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunities for progression
• Free Parking
• Holiday pay
• Pension Scheme

If you are interested in the role press ‘apply’ or call on 01902714122 option 4