Production Packer

Lina-Stores-1; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP access

Restaurant discounts

Coffee on shift

Training & development

Refer-a-friend

Rewards app

Wagestream

Staff recognition

Team events

Job summary

Lina Stores is seeking a Production Packer for Lina Cucina in Earlsfield, London. You will be responsible for weighing, packing and labelling a range of fresh Italian products, while adhering to strict food safety and allergen procedures.

Join a team committed to heritage, authenticity and quality, with opportunities to develop in a busy production kitchen that supports multiple locations and restaurants across the city.

Qualifications

• Meticulous weighing, packing and labeling with strong attention to detail.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Reliable, organised and able to work efficiently in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately portion and weigh food products as specified.
• Pack products securely and label with ingredients, allergens and use-by dates.
• Organise and prepare orders for delivery and dispatch.
• Maintain clean, sanitised work surfaces and equipment.
• Assist with deliveries receiving and storage; rotate stock.

Skills

Meticulous weighing, packing and label

Food safety conscious

Reliable

Physically able

Team player

Positive, hardworking

Food production experience (desirable)

Job description

PRODUCTION PACKER – JOIN LINA STORES TODAY!

Are you organised, reliable and passionate about food? Lina Stores is looking for a Production Packer to join our team at Lina Cucina in Earlsfield.

ABOUT US – ICONIC ITALIAN FOOD & HOSPITALITY

Ranked on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Lina Stores is one of London’s most established Italian food and hospitality brands.

First opened in 1944, Lina Stores celebrates Heritage, Authenticity and Quality, bringing high-quality Italian food to our restaurants, delicatessens and customers across London.

Our Lina Cucina production kitchen in Earlsfield is at the heart of our food production, where our team prepares, produces and packs a range of fresh Italian products, including pasta and sauces, for our restaurants and other locations.

ABOUT THE ROLE – PRODUCTION PACKER

As a Production Packer, you will play an important role in ensuring our food products are prepared, packed and presented to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for accurately weighing, portioning, packing and labelling food products, while following strict food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures. You will also help organise products for delivery and maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Packing Operations

• Accurately portion and weigh food products according to specified quantities.
• Pack food products carefully, ensuring packaging is securely sealed and preventing contamination and cross-contamination.
• Label products accurately with the correct information, including ingredients, allergens and use-by dates.
• Organise and prepare packed products for delivery, ensuring orders are correctly packed and ready for dispatch.
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, packing equipment and utensils regularly.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.

General Duties

• Assist with receiving, checking and storing deliveries.
• Maintain an organised storage area and ensure correct stock rotation.
• Keep the packing and production areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of packing equipment.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain an efficient workflow and meet production requirements.
• Support the wider Lina Cucina team with other production and kitchen duties when required.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will be:

• Meticulous when weighing, packing and labelling products, with excellent attention to detail.
• Food safety conscious and able to follow hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Reliable, organised and able to work efficiently in a busy production environment.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift and move products when required.
• A strong team player who is happy to support colleagues and get involved wherever needed.
• Positive, hardworking and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Previous experience in food production, packing, catering or a professional kitchen is desirable but not essential.

BENEFITS – WHY WORK AT LINA STORES?

• Be part of an amazing team in one of London’s most respected hospitality brands.
• 24/7/365 access to GP and prescription service.
• Up to 30% off our restaurants, bars and delicatessens.
• Daily coffee allowance and homemade meals on shift.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme.
• Hospitality Rewards App.
• Wagestream platform for financial flexibility.
• Employee and Leader of the Quarter recognition.
• Staff parties and team events.