Food Production Operative

  • Location: Derby
  • Posted on: 2025-04-04 11:04:28
  • Company: Company name not provided
  • Experience: From No experience range provided to No experience range provided years

Job Description

A fantastic oppoortunity to join a thriving local business.

Our luxury artisan ice cream is made from cow to cone here on the farm.

We are looking for a new team member to help us as we continue to grow

Working in our busy ice-cream production facility you will be responsible for producing our full range of luxury artisan Ice cream and farm fresh milk.

This is a full-time role working on an annualised hours basis.

The number of hours worked each week will vary depending on the time of the year.

However it works out an average of 37.5 hours per week and it will be regular monthly pasy throughout the year

The main duties of the Production Operative are:
• Taking delivery of, booking-in, transfer, and storage of raw materials.

• Cleaning of production equipment and premises.

• Maintaining hygiene and quality standards.

• Labelling of finished goods and packaging.

• Production of mixes and finished products by following processes and recipes accurately.

• Completion of production, cleaning, and compliance paperwork.

• Transfer, storage, and boxing up of finished goods.

The main skills required for a Production Operative are:
• To always maintain high levels of personal and work place hygiene.

• To be thorough, accurate, and pay attention to detail.

• The ability to work on your own and with others.

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• To be able to operate and control equipment.

• To be flexible and open to change.

• Physical skills like strength and co-ordination.

• Knowledge of food manufacturing production and process.

• To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer.

Benefits:
• 50% discount on homemade food and drink.

• Birthday as a paid day off.

• Free Membership for you and immediate family.

• Company events and social occasions.

• On site parking.

• Working in a rural environment.

• Milestone awards.

• Employee of the month.

• Training opportunities.

• Quarterly appraisals.

Summary

As a Food Production Operative specializing in Artisan Ice Cream, you will be integral to the production process, ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Reporting to the Production Manager, your core responsibilities will include food production and adherence to food safety protocols, utilizing your knowledge of HACCP.

Your mechanical knowledge and basic math skills will support efficient operations and quality control.

We expect you to contribute positively to our team, maintaining a clean workspace while delivering delicious artisan ice cream that delights our customers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Company events.

• Discounted or free food.

• Employee discount.

• On-site parking.

Schedule:
• Weekend availability.

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Derby DE21 7AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Experience:
• Food Maunfacturing: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location: In person