Job Description

Company Description:

Cleone Foods Ltd, located in Birmingham, produces and distributes Jamaican patties under the trademark

Island Delight

. At Island Delight, our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by delivering our exceptional products via outstanding commitment and service. Our pursuit of customer satisfaction drives us to innovate, personalize experiences, and consistently deliver value. We strive, with passion and integrity to be your brand of choice.

Location:

Hockley, Birmingham

Salary:

Competitive (Dependent on experience and qualifications) plus overtime allowance

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent Position

Reporting To

: Team Leader

Direct Report:

None

Role Description

The Operator will be required to work on the machines and production/packing lines in the factory or/and in the warehouse/despatch area which make patties with different types of filling such as meat, fish, and vegetables. The patties are packed in bags and then packed in to boxes for dispatch. Throughout the Production process the factory premises needs cleaning to maintain a high level of hygiene in the factory. i.e. cooking vessels, factory machines, equipment, floors, curtains, surfaces, yard area etc. Part of this role will involve working in either the Warehouse, Kitchen, Production or Packing areas as an operator.

Ensure all processes and procedures are followed accurately in dispatch from start to finish taking full responsibility for work sheets signed off by yourself; While working in dispatch staff should ensure that all deliveries are checked and double checked before leaving the site to avoid wrong deliveries; To maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with people/customers etc. Any other duties requested by the Company which it consider appropriate to your abilities, including duties which would not normally be associated with your job title.

Key Responsibilities (depending on shift and work area)

Kitchen

Cooking, filling and completed the cook sheets instructions Cleaning the Guisties machine and kitchen area Validating the cook sheet followed by signing the sheet

Production

Making pastry from the pastry sheets instructions Validating the pastry sheet followed by stating initial on the sheet Loading pastry onto the pastry conveyer belt Switching on in line machine Manually turning on the flower dusters Ensuring the filling depositor is in correct position to use Ensure Ploughs is correctly positioned to use Ensure Dye and Stabber set up correctly Fetch filling from the filling chiller and checking temperature and record this on the in-line sheet Start the pump and fill the filling hopper When the pastry is ready, check the pastry weight and record the weight on an in-line sheet Start the depositor Checking the filling weight and record the weight on the in-line sheet Loading patties onto trays from the top to the bottom and then load trays onto the racks Recording the rack numbers and quantity of patties on the in-line sheet Loading the oven once six racks of patties are ready Recording oven loading time on the in-line sheet Communicate to high care packing area that six racks have been loaded in the oven Cleaning equipment/machinery and surfaces on changeovers of products and throughout shift Completing the cleaning schedule sheet at the end of the shift

Packing (High Care)

Awaiting call from production on when oven is loaded. Ensure oven timer is switched on to according to specific product baking and cooling sheet. Record rack numbers on baking and cooling sheet. Once oven alarm rings, open oven door and check temperatures are in accordance baking and cooling temperature criteria. Record the temperature checks on baking and cooling sheet. Move racks from oven to ambient cooler and insert temperature probe into a Pattie until temperature drops below 63 degrees. Once the temperature has dropped below 63 degrees, record the temperature the probe settles at onto the baking and cooling sheet. Move the racks into blast chiller and insert a probe into a Pattie. Once the temperature has dropped below 8 degrees, record the temperature once it has settled and take out the six racks from the blast chiller ready for wrapping. Unload trays from the racks starting at the bottom to top onto the table. Check film wrap is correct and set the correct date code in accordance with the daily date matrix. Feed the patties from the table into wrapping machine correctly. Ensure calibration of followed correctly for high care metal detection test.

Packing (Low Care)

Ensure all calibration checks are conducted correctly. If any failure arises from calibration, ensure corrective actions are followed for all light weight (rejects) products. Ensure metal detection test is conducted and followed correctly. If any failure arises, ensure corrective action are followed for metal detection test. Ensure half dozen, one dozen and two dozen boxes are erected correctly. Ensure the correct number of patties are packed in to boxes in the correct way. Place boxes into the tape machine. Ensure boxes are stacked in the correct format on the pallet. Move the pallets into the correct storage area.

Dispatch

Deal with delivery Dispatch stock control Daily dispatch paper work Picking orders Keeping the freezer and chiller to the required standard Supporting staff with door sales Keeping the Warehouse clean and tidy Goods loading/unloading

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude - understanding machinery and operate equipment safely

Attention to detail - following recipes, weights, and specifications precisely

Basic math - measuring ingredients, scaling batches

Communication skills - reporting issues, reading instructions

Teamwork - working efficiently with others on a production/packing line

Time management - meeting production/packing schedules

Knowledge in Food & Beverage manufacturing and handling

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to work shifts, including Saturday

Basic computer knowledge

Desirable:

Food Safety Handling Certification

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training

HACCP(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) awareness or certification

Forklift license (if operating forklifts or pallet truck)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, please apply today!
If you require any further information, please contact the HR Department.

No agencies, please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.70-13.05 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CFL/MJA-OP
Expected start date: 01/09/2025