Food Production Team Member job at Basildon Full Time NEW

Food Production Team Member

Reports to: Operations Manager

Join our exceptional team

We’re on a mission to change children’s lives through deliciously healthy food! Did you know that the food we eat in our early years can impact our health in later life? That’s why we lovingly prepare fresh and nutritious food that transforms mealtimes at nurseries and develops healthy tastes that last a lifetime.

Our recipe for success is built on the experience of our team and their dedication to achieving our goals. So, we want to reward our team by creating the best place to work in food, where people can grow with us, create a lasting impact, and share our success.

We’re on an exciting journey of growth and are offering a fantastic opportunity to provide real change for children and to develop your skills in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment.

What we offer:

• A meaningful, fulfilling role within a values-driven, fast growing fresh food business.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on children’s health and wellbeing across the country.
• A supportive and passionate team of food professionals where innovation and improvement area celebrated.

Perks of the role:

• Competitive salary with opportunities to increase with growing skills.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Free hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Nursery discount for employees’ children.
• A friendly, flexible team with social events throughout the year.
• Health and wellbeing resources and support.
• Free life coaching through Dream Academy.
• Access to a financial wellbeing service.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers.
• Free parking.

What we’re looking for:

• A commitment to producing high quality food following strict regulations is essential.
• Attention to detail is key so you must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and meticulous record keeping, be efficient, organised and have excellent planning skills.
• You must be self-motivated, able to work independently and take the initiative and have a desire to continually learn and develop.
• Previous experience in fast-moving food preparation is desirable.
• There will be a requirement for you to work in a low temperature environment.
• You must have a high level of written and spoken English and good numeracy skills.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK.
• A real ‘can do’ attitude is a must to help make our team brilliant and love working together!

About the role:

We provide safe and nutritious meals for children so knowledge and understanding of our strict food safety guidelines will be required. You will demonstrate high quality standards with every task, prepare intermediate ingredients following recipes, and provide general and deep cleaning to ensure our work environment remains hygienic and safe to the highest standards.

As Food Production Team Member, you will need to:

• Train across four core areas: Preparation, Cooking, Packing Hygiene.
• Maintain KPI and SALSA requirements.
• Foster a passion for our food, our vision, our teams, and our partners.
• Continually live, encourage, and celebrate our values.

Other Information

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

We actively promote equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and team. Applicants will be considered on merit only, irrespective of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

A copy of the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Disclosure Information Policy is available on request.

Available shift:
10:00am to 6:30pm

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £28,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Food production/chef: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person