Job Description

Job Summary

Murdoch's is looking to recruit a Seasonal Bakery Manufacturer for the preparation, assembly and packaging of our award-winning meat pies, pastry and ready to eat products. This role would fit a student over summer and winter holidays, which fits with peak demand for our award-winning products.

This would be a great opportunity to boost your CV gaining an experience working in an established team following procedures, processes and developing problem solving skills.

Murdoch's makes and supplies award-winning pies, savoury pastries, cooked meats and coleslaw to convenience stores and supermarkets across Scotland, as well as for online UK distribution. Murdoch Butchers is certified by SALSA, operating to the highest food standards set out for small businesses. Full training will be delivered on the job by senior bakery/kitchen team.

Our bakery team starts early from around 6am. As part of the established bakery team you will assist with preparation, production, packaging and labelling of meat pies, pastry, ready meal, cooked meat and coleslaw products for dispatch/delivery. Full training and induction will be given for the role.

This will include

Handling, storage, transfer, preparation and of ingredients Portioning of ingredients and pastry components for pies and cooked products Assembly and handling of pastry and cooked meat products/ingredients Following strict recipes, processes and instructions Operation of machinery eg. automatic depositors, scales Packaging and labelling Maintaining hygiene and quality standards Record keeping Lifting and manual handling Cleaning of food production equipment and utensils Working in a high-pressure environment to order deadlines so our customers receive the freshest produce. This production area can become cold as it's heavily ventilated
We are a small team handling a high volume of products. At busy times this role may require working in other departments within the business including our butchery where similar tasks may occur eg. preparation of ingredients and products, packing, labelling.

Rate of pay from NMW 12.21 per hour Early starts from 6am (Mon - Friday, the odd weekend shift may be required depending on demand - on rota) Part Time - shifts from 6am Holidays paid pro-rata, accrued depending on hours worked Includes work trial. Full training provided. At busy times work in outher departments may be required.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2-12 months

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAK-Seasonal