Confectionary Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Minimum 35hrs per week. 5 out of 7 days including weekends
Location: Huncoat Industrial Estate, Accrington, BB5
Salary: Hourly rate dependent on experience plus weekend premium
Job Overview
Are you passionate about food?
As a Clayton Park production operative, you will be an integral part of our focused and energetic team, striving to achieve optimum levels of machine efficiency and product quality.
Our job covers all areas of production from the start of the process i.e. machine set up, machine operation, quality-checking products and all the way through to the final clean down.
Do you have the drive and energy and wish to develop your skills whilst contributing to our fantastic products?
In return, we can offer you
Attractive shift patterns
A good working environment
Free parking
A competitive wage
Benefit package
Full training
12-week probation leading to a permanent contract.
A Bit about Us
James Hall & Co. LTD traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the teamwork, skills and commitment of our employees.
Clayton Park Bakery is a manufacturing and distribution company providing a range of bakery products such as pies, sausage rolls, pasties, quiches, fresh cakes and sandwiches to numerous outlets across the North west, including Booths supermarkets and football clubs such as Preston North End, Liverpool and Everton. Clayton Park Bakery also run a van sales operation across the North West.
More about the Role
To work in our fast paced confectionary department, preparing and packing a range of confectionary goods. Working with a multi skilled team to create a wide range of fresh cream, deli, fancy, ambient cakes tarts and pastries.
Here is What You Can Expect to be Doing
1. Production and packing of cakes, tarts and confectionary.
2. Manufacture safe, quality food by following all relevant Health, Safety, Environment and Food Safety standards and working practices
3. General housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness of the production areas
4. Moving equipment such as trolleys and racks safety
5. Adheres to site processes and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation to produce and deliver unbeatable quality products
6. Completing of documents and records accurately
7. Working in the Cold room of Production
8. This list is not exhaustive
A Few Things about You
9. To be a positive and organised individual
10. Experience of working within a similar role is desirable
11. Level 2 in food safety and hygiene would be preferable, but training can be given
12. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
13. To be enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
14. Have a positive outlook and enjoy working as part of a team, leading by example
15. Good written and verbal skills with a good level of numeracy
16. Ability to work in a safe manner and consider the safety of others
17. Willing to work a flexible shift pattern which include weekends and Bank Holidays
18. Experience in a similar role is required, but full training is provided for the right candidate.
Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies?
All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We are passionate people, determined to do whatever is necessary to make our customers happy.
Great People Deserve Great Things
As a Production Operative you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays which apply to all James Hall Group of Companies, we have specific benefits at Huncoat Bakery such as;
19. Training and development
20. Apprenticeship opportunities
21. Long service awards
22. Cycle to work scheme
23. SPAR discount scheme
24. Employee Assistance Programme
25. Christmas Gift
26. Children’s Christmas Party
27. Annual Christmas Party
28. Changing Facilities
29. Occupation pension scheme