Production Assistant

Working Hours: 5 days' work week

Mondays to Thursdays - 8am to 6pm

Fridays - 8am to 5pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Setting up of workstations with all necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Preparing ingredients for cooking, including tasks such as thawing and chopping.
• Ensure proper storage of both food and packaging materials.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients to ensure freshness and adherence to standards.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Unpack, thaw, mince, cook, cool, and pack meat products following established procedures.
• Calibrate food processing machines, ensuring correct settings for each processing step.
• Inspect packed meat products for conformity issues, isolating or discarding non-conforming items.
• Ensure safe and proper handling, storage, and use of meats, sausages, cold cuts and raw materials.
• Adhere to FSSC, ISO 22000 and HACCP standards and requirements at all times.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as instructed by the Team Leader/Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Previous work experience in a similar position within the butchery/food manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Entry level candidates are welcome for application.
• Must be able to carry heavy loads / objects and stand for long hours.
• Must be comfortable working in cold temperatures.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hardworking, reliable, exhibit efficiency, speed, and a collaborative approach as a team player.
• Availability to work on weekends when required.