Packing Room Assistant

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Packing Room Assistant to support its Bakery team. You will ensure that food produced on-site is packed according to the highest standards of quality and food safety. Key requirements include experience in food preparation, a strong understanding of allergen processes, and familiarity with food packaging equipment. This role demands flexibility to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation and handling within a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of allergen processes and packing legislation, including Natasha's Law.
• Familiarity with food packaging equipment and electronic labelling systems.

Responsibilities

• Pack food items to the highest standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Allergen awareness

Packing legislation knowledge

Tools

Food packaging equipment

Electronic labelling systems

Job description

University College Birmingham is seeking a Packing Room Assistant to join our team.

This role is essential in supporting the Bakery team and Food Lecturers by ensuring all food produced on-site is packed for sale in our commercial outlet, Cakes and Bakes.

As a Packing Room Assistant, you will be responsible for packing food items to the highest standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety—particularly allergen compliance in line with Natasha’s Law.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in food preparation and handling within a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of allergen processes and packing legislation, including Natasha’s Law.
• Familiarity with food packaging equipment and electronic labelling systems.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.