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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: S'MORE'A'LICIOUS We are looking for a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our production team with dish-washing, packing finished products, stock management and maintaining excellent food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Food Hygiene & Safety - Learning proper hygiene standards, safe food handling, cleaning procedures, and compliance with food safety regulations within a food production kitchen.
• Product Packing & Presentation - Gaining hands-on experience in packing finished products for retail and wholesale, including portioning, sealing, and checking presentation against quality standards.
• Ingredient & Materials Stock Handling - Learning how to monitor ingredient and packaging stock levels, rotate materials, and maintain clean, organised kitchen and storage areas.
• Food Preparation & Recipe Execution - Developing practical skills in weighing, measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients according to set recipes and production instructions to ensure consistent product outcomes.
• Operation of Kitchen & Packing Equipment - Learning to safely setup, operate, clean, and shut down kitchen and packing equipment such as mixers, cutters, scales, and sealing machines in line with production requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow food safety rules, prevent cross-contamination, and carry out cleaning schedules in line with food safety regulations.

Desirable Skills

• Allergen awareness training.

Further Information

The Employer is: S'MORE'A'LICIOUS JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.