Skilled Production Operator (Preparation)

Samworth Brothers; Callington; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

The Cornwall Bakery, part of Samworth Brothers, is hiring a Skilled Preparation Operator to join the Preparation team. You will prepare and handle ingredients for production, follow set processes, and ensure safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

This is a physical role requiring regular manual handling and the ability to move loads safely around the Prep area. Experience in food production and working in chilled environments is advantageous, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in food production would be an advantage.
• Experience working in a chilled or cold environment would be useful.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and set processes.
• Comfortable working with food products and production equipment.
• Able to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for production
• Collect ingredients and materials from the correct storage areas
• Follow recipes, work instructions, and set processes
• Weigh and prepare ingredients to the correct specification
• Move ingredients and products safely around the Prep area
• Load and unload trays, containers, and equipment as needed
• Complete paperwork and records clearly and accurately when needed
• Follow strict rules of stock rotation, food safety, hygiene and health and safety rules
• Support other tasks in the Preparation area when needed

Skills

Food production experience

Chilled environment experience

Follow recipes/instructions

Food production equipment

Heavy lifting

Job description

About The Role

Would you like to join us as a Skilled Preparation Operator? You will work as part of the Preparation team. You will help prepare and handle ingredients and products for the production lines. You will follow set processes to make sure ingredients are prepared safely and to the right quality standard. Teamwork, food safety, and attention to detail are key parts of the role. This is a physical role. It involves regular manual handling, including pushing and pulling loads of up to 250kg and lifting loads of up to 25kg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients for production
• Collect ingredients and materials from the correct storage areas
• Follow recipes, work instructions, and set processes
• Weigh and prepare ingredients to the correct specification
• Move ingredients and products safely around the Prep area
• Load and unload trays, containers, and equipment as needed
• Complete paperwork and records clearly and accurately when needed
• Follow strict rules of stock rotation, food safety, hygiene and health and safety rules
• Support other tasks in the Preparation area when needed

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience in food production would be an advantage
• Experience working in a chilled or cold environment would be useful
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and set processes
• Comfortable working with food products and production equipment
• Able to handle heavy loads

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Located in the heart of the South West, The Cornwall Bakery is proud to be the birthplace of the famous Ginsters Cornish Pasty, alongside a wide range of high-quality savoury pastry products. As one of the region’s largest employers, we combine local pride with the strength of being part of Samworth Brothers—a national, family-owned business. At The Cornwall Bakery, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.