Production Food Operative

Sodexo France; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is hiring a Food Production Operative in Colchester. In this role, you'll prepare and portion food for various dishes while ensuring high food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and basic food handling experience. The position offers on-the-job training, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits, including wellbeing support and financial perks. Join us to make a difference in food service delivery!

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Protective uniform

Qualifications

• Great communication skills with a great attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Food assistant experience would be beneficial.
• Level 2 food safety required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food in a large manufacturing environment.
• Food preparation for baguettes, salads, and protein pots.
• Maintain food production standards.
• Ensure hygienic levels of cleanliness in work areas.
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene standards.

Skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Food assistant experience

Education

Level 2 food safety

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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Job Description:

As a Food Production Operative at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT in the Central Production Unit you will be providing food for the finishing kitchens. You'll interact with our clients and colleagues every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for preparing and portioning food in a large manufacturing environment with care and attention.
• Food preparation for baguettes, salads and protein pots
• To maintain food production standards
• Ensuring the areas you are working in are kept to a hygienic level of cleanliness
• Maintain high levels of food hygiene standards

What You’ll Need:

• Great communication skills with a great attention to detail
• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• Food assistant experience would be beneficial
• Level 2 food safety

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.