Kitchen Assistant – CPK

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Location: North Petherton

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness – “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
• Nurture – “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
• Pride – “We can and we will”
• Planet – “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen team. The role involves handling food, assembling Pre-Packaged Direct Sale (PPDS) products, packing bulk production, labelling items, stock rotation, order picking, and reading production plans to ensure smooth operations. Ideally, the candidate will have prior food handling experience and an understanding of food safety standards.
 

Key Responsibilities:
– Food Preparation & Handling, Support food handling and preparation tasks in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations.
– Assembly & Packing,  assemble (PPDS) products, pack bulk production, and ensure accuracy in portioning and presentation.
– Stock Rotation & Labelling, accurately label products, follow stock rotation procedures to maintain freshness, and reduce waste.
– Order Picking & Distribution,  assist with order picking, ensuring correct stock is selected and prepared for distribution.
– Production Plan Execution , Read and follow production plans to meet daily targets and maintain quality standards.
– Team Collaboration, Work effectively within a fast-paced large production team, supporting colleagues to achieve operational efficiency.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Planet

· Hygienic approach and manner

· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Full, UK driving licence. (Desirable)
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required 

• Previous food handling experience in a production or large kitchen environment preferred.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow production plans and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume setting.
• Comfortable handling bulk production and assembling large volumes of PPDS products.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational needs.

Additional information

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:

Generous Time Off

Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us

Life Assurance

Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence

Cycle Scheme

Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders

Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options  

Christmas Shutdown

Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)

Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.   

Access to Occupational Health

As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services

Refer a Friend Scheme

Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.

Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you

Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues

Long Service Awards

Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries

Annual Team Awards

Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.