Job Description

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cottage Delight Production team as a Production Operative. Are you someone who would love to work in a family business with a values-based culture?

Working 40 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday 9.45pm - 6.00am

The Company

At Cottage Delight, we've spent 50 years creating inspiring recipes from our Staffordshire Moorlands kitchen. Crafting our creations by hand, with a flair for creativity and a taste for flavour, we continue to push boundaries and expand the culinary imagination of foodies everywhere. Our level of dedication to our craft is reflected with our total of 234 Great Taste Awards to date. We believe bringing people of all ages together to explore new ways to enjoy food and drink and to embark on their own flavour adventures, because great taste makes great times!

Your responsibilities:

To operate machinery in a safe and competent manner. Maintain high levels of cleanliness and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the production areas. To retrieve and weigh ingredients for production batches following Manufacturing Instructions. Carry out cooking duties in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions. Escalate any issues with Equipment or Process as soon as possible. To ensure the accurate processing of company documentation, such as Control Sheets, Picking lists, Works Orders etc.

Your skills and experience:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following.

Food Safety and Hygiene Knowledge

: Understanding and adhering to food safety regulations and hygiene standards.

Attention to Detail

: Ensuring accuracy in following recipes and maintaining quality control.

Manual Dexterity

: Handling tools and machinery efficiently.

Ability to Follow Instructions

: Accurately following recipes and production guidelines.

Teamwork and Communication

: Working effectively with others and communicating clearly.

Problem-Solving Skills

: Troubleshooting equipment issues or production challenges.

Basic Math Skills

: Measuring ingredients and calculating quantities.

Training

: On-the-job training is typically provided.

Compliance with Health and Safety Standards

: Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Flexibility and Adaptability

: Being able to adjust to changing tasks and schedules.

Experience

: Previous experience in a similar role can be beneficial but is not always required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leek ST13 7QF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Food production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person