Production Kitchen - Packing Assistant (option of 3 days off/week)

THE FELIX PROJECT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A London charity for food redistribution is seeking a Packing Assistant to support the packing area of Felix's Kitchen. The role involves ensuring quality standards, assisting senior chefs, and working with a diverse team. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, a passion for reducing food waste, and the ability to work well under pressure. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Desire to help reduce food waste.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the packing area.
• Assist Head of Packing and Kitchen Managers.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical energy

PC skills

Working under pressure

Maintain high standards

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Kitchen - Packing Assistant (option of 3 days off/week)

Location: Felix’s Kitchen, Poplar

Salary Range: £27,007 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, shift basis 4 or 5 days out of 6. Either 4 x 10 hour days or 5 x 8 hour days. Occasionally we will operate on Sundays, but ordinarily we are closed Sundays.

Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.

Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.

Purpose of the Job

We are looking for the Packing Assistant to play a key role to assist the Head of Packing & Kitchen Management with, the smooth running of the packing area of Felix’s Kitchen and the correct packing, storing and distribution of all meals and components. You also assist the Senior Chefs in the smooth running of the kitchen. You are responsible for maintaining the quality and standards of the kitchen and ensuring that all meals and/or components of meals are packed correctly. You will assist other staff and volunteers when they need help, ensuring the smooth running of the operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of the packing area of Felix’s Kitchen
• Contributing to achieving production targets
• Assist the Head of Packing and Kitchen Managers
• Assist in ensuring that the quality of the cooked and packed meals is up to our high standards
• Assist with recording all data and HACCP requirements
• Learn and adopt the duty rota rules within the team
• Ensure that your area of the kitchen is kept clean and tidy
• Acting as a local ambassador for The Felix Project

Person Specification

You have a good work ethic. You are willing to learn and ensure standards are kept. You have a passion to be part of a charity that is expanding rapidly and you thrive is a busy environment. You will have a desire to help reduce food waste and/or fight food poverty. You will enjoy the variety of working with a diverse team and an ever-changing workforce of volunteers.

Essential Criteria

• Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role
• Physical energy
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
• You can work well under pressure and achieve goals
• Good PC skills
• Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job
• Very strong ethics and ability to keep high standards

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role

• Commitment to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
• Flexibility in terms of working hours

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.