Job Description

Salary

- 23,810

Working Shift

- 5 out of 7 days, 6am - 2pm

Start Date

- Immediately

About Cool Chile Co. Ltd

At Cool Chile Co., we've been adding spice to the UK food scene for over 30 years. We're a small but passionate team dedicated to making high-quality Mexican food, from tortillas and masa harina to sauces and chillies - right here in London. Every product we make celebrates bold flavours, teamwork, and the joy of great food.

Job Summary

We're looking for a reliable and motivated General Food Production Operative to join our growing team. You'll work across various areas of production - including tortilla making, sauce preparation, packing and labelling, dispatch, and deep cleaning, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the production, packaging, and labelling of food products according to company standards.

Operate machinery (after training), such as mixers, sealers, and weighing equipment.

Handle, measure, and mix ingredients safely and accurately.

Conduct quality checks and record results where required (e.g., batch logs, cleaning schedules).

Clean work areas and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food hygiene, and health & safety procedures.

Support with dispatch, stock rotation, and raw material handling.

Collaborate with other departments to meet production targets and deadlines.

Skills & Experience

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification (required)

Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment (preferred)

Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Strong understanding of health & safety and hygiene requirements

Physically able to stand for long periods and lift/move items safely

Team-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude

Working Conditions

Active, hands-on role in a food production environment

Exposure to food ingredients such as chillies and spices

May involve working in temperature-controlled areas

PPE (hairnets, gloves, aprons, etc.) must be worn

Overtime may be available during busy periods

Full training provided on-site

Benefits

Product Discount: 50% discount on Cool Chile products

Birthday Off: Take a complimentary day off for your birthday to celebrate

Training and development opportunities

Friendly, close-knit team

Opportunities for progression within a growing company

email your CV across to hr@coolchile.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person