Job Description

About us

Morecambe Bay Chowder Co is a small, independent food business producing high-quality seafood chowder using local ingredients and traditional methods. We supply cafes and partners (including Booths) and also trade at markets and pop-ups.

We're a

family-run business

and care deeply about doing things properly -- food safety, consistency, and treating people with respect. This is not a big factory or a high-pressure service kitchen. It's calm, structured production work, with pride taken in the end product.

The role

We're looking for a

Food Production Assistant

to support our production and packing operation during a busy spring period.

This is a

hands-on, practical role

focused on food preparation, portioning, packing, cleaning, and keeping the operation running smoothly. You'll work closely with the owner in a small team, with clear routines and expectations.

The role is offered on a

fixed-term contract (February to end of May)

, with peak hours earlier in the contract and some reduction in hours likely toward the end.

Hours & working pattern

Monday to Thursday

Approx. 32 hours per week

Daytime shifts, with

some early starts (from around 7am)

depending on deliveries Exact hours agreed in advance, with some flexibility, and kept consistent week to week where possible

What you'll be doing

Assisting with food preparation and batch cooking Portioning, packing and labelling products accurately Maintaining high food hygiene and cleanliness standards Supporting deliveries and production flow Cleaning down work areas and equipment properly Following simple processes to ensure consistency and quality
Training will be provided --

reliability and care matter more than speed

.

This role is for you if you

Have experience in food prep, production or kitchens (commercial or similar) Are organised, dependable and pay attention to detail Value calm, structured work over fast-paced service environments Are comfortable with a

fixed-term role reviewed in May

Take pride in doing things properly, even when no one is watching

This role is probably not for you if

You're looking for a long-term permanent management role You prefer high-pressure service kitchens and late nights You need guaranteed year-round hours with no seasonal variation
We're being upfront so expectations are clear on both sides.

Pay

13.50 per hour

How to apply

Please apply with a short note telling us:

A bit about your food or kitchen experience Why this type of role suits you Your availability from February to May
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person