Warehouse Food Production Operative in Barking and Dagenham

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client based in Barking. Our client is seeking a number of experienced warehouse staff to work in their industrial kitchen on an ongoing basis.

We are seeking candidates with a desire to progress in their duties. You must have previous experience working in a warehouse/food environment. Experience in food preparation will be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided to you.

The ideal candidate will be reliable and energetic, possess good communication skills, and be able to adapt and learn new skills. You must be able to take instructions well, as very strict hygiene rules must be obeyed at all times; full PPE is provided. You should be aware of Health and Safety in a warehouse environment. Please note this work can be in a chilled or ambient environment. You must have the right to work on a full-time basis.

Main responsibilities

Duties will be, but not limited to:

• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, and cooking food/vegetables
• Ensure the food preparation areas are kept clean and hygienic
• Washing utensils, dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
• Sorting, storing, and distributing ingredients
• Disposing of rubbish
• Maintaining the hygiene within the facility
• Weighing and labelling products

Hours are Sunday to Friday (no Saturdays), 9.00am - finish - you need a degree of flexibility as finish can be anywhere around 6pm-8pm or later (earlier on occasion) dependent on volume of orders that day.

Salary:

Hourly rate £12.71

• Online payslips
• Weekly pay
• Workplace pension
• 28 days Annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays
• Ongoing assignment

There is a fantastic opportunity for any candidate that excels in this role to be awarded a permanent position in the future.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting suitable candidates.