Kitchen Picker and Packer

Jon Thorner's Ltd started in 1976, with one simple idea; offer good food, locally sourced. 

We started off with one farm shop and have since grown with a franchise of butchery counters and are now supplying catering orders to customers throughout the West Country with locally sourced fresh meat, cooked meats and handmade foods.

We now have a vacancy for a Kitchen Picker and Packer to work full time Monday to Friday, 13.00HRS to 21.00HRS. This role will be working in our newly expanded kitchens  at our head office in Pylle, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.  You will be expected to:

• Ensure the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Assist with the management and storage of ingredients using the correct systems of storage and following food hygiene rules and regulations.
• Dispose of rubbish and keep the kitchen tidy and safe.
• Clean the kitchen and food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools and areas as required, upholding quality standards.

• Pack products in accordance with company standards.
• Label products following instructions and adhering to quality standards.
• Control stock and packaging levels for all shifts.
• Move products to storage areas following company procedures.
• Take a high level of individual responsibility regarding all health and safety regulations and systems, maintaining a high level of safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Wear the correct clothing, maintain a clean working environment and maintain equipment as required.
• Complete and record accurately all paperwork.

You must have a reasonable level of fitness as the job is “on its feet all day” and be able to work as part of a flexible team and under pressure at busy times.  You must be interested in food and cooking.  You must have basic English and maths skills in order to complete record sheets and paperwork.  You must be trustworthy, honest and reliable with a “can do” attitude, using your initiative when required. 

Rates of pay to be discussed at interview stage and would be dependent on experience.

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