Warehouse Picker

Giggling Restaurants Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Picker to join their team in Leicester. The role involves accurately selecting and preparing customer orders while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior warehouse experience and an understanding of food safety principles. Competitive benefits, including paid overtime and flexible working hours, are offered.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Excellent training and development structure

Annual recognitions at the company awards

50% staff discount in all our restaurants

28 days' holidays (inclusive of bank holidays)

Uniforms provided

Pension

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience, preferably in a food distribution environment.
• Familiarity with EPR or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow digital picking procedures.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling in various temperature zones.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using the EPR system.
• Verify product codes, batch numbers, and quantities before picking.
• Handle goods carefully to prevent damage or contamination.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock counting and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Prior warehouse experience

Familiarity with EPR or warehouse management systems

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles

Strong attention to detail

Physically fit

Good communication and teamwork skills

Job description

Warehouse Picker

Chokdee is a culinary solutions and global food procurement business. We develop and produce, high-quality, tailor-made food products for our B2B partners across the food service sector, enabling them to create exceptional culinary experiences for their customers. Our experienced food development team, including chefs and supply chain experts, works with partners to develop products that support kitchen operations across the UK.

We work collaboratively with clients to develop tailor-made products to meet specific customer needs. Our SALSA-accredited production facility adheres to strict hygiene and safety measures and rigorous quality control processes to ensure the highest product quality and safety standards. We continually develop new and unique food solutions that preserve the traditional flavours and techniques of global cuisines. From full-service research and development to consultancy with internal food teams, our experienced team works with clients to deliver best-in-class products.

Based in Leicester, we support and supply food service establishments across the UK. We are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability in every aspect of our business, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual success.

Due to our ambitious growth plans, we are now looking to hire Warehouse Pickers for our Central Production Unit at Elland Road, Leicester LE3 1TU

The Warehouse Picker is responsible for accurately selecting, handling, and preparing customer orders for dispatch in accordance with Chokdee Distribution Centre’s standards and procedures. This role ensures efficient, safe, and hygienic handling of all products across Frozen, Chilled, Ambient, and Miscellaneous storage zones, maintaining product quality, accuracy, and food safety compliance.

Role Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately according to the picking instructions provided through the company's EPR system and handheld scanners.
• Follow the correct picking method as defined by the Goods-In Department and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify product codes, batch numbers, and quantities before confirming picks in the system.
• Handle goods carefully to prevent product damage, contamination, or loss.
• Comply with Chokdee’s Food Safety Policy, hygiene standards, and temperature control procedures. Operate warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, electric trolleys, forklifts) and report any faults immediately.
• Ensure accurate EPR (Enterprise Process Resource) transactions for all picked items and follow all company operational protocols.
• Assist with stock counting, replenishment, and reporting of any discrepancies or damages.
• Work collaboratively with Goods-In, Dispatch, QA, and Transport teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Uphold company values, professionalism, and positive workplace conduct at all times

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior warehouse experience, preferably in a food distribution environment.
• Familiarity with EPR or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow digital picking procedures.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling in various temperature zones.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits include

• Paid Overtime
• Excellent training and development structure
• Annual recognitions at the company awards
• 50% staff discount in all our restaurants
• 28 days' holidays (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Uniforms provided
• Pension

Apply soon!