Hygiene operative***Full time*** 3pm-12am

Two Magpies Bakery Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent bakery in the UK seeks a full-time Hygiene Operative based in Walpole. The role, scheduled from 3 PM to 12 AM, focuses on maintaining cleanliness and compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. Responsibilities include sanitizing workspaces, managing cleaning supplies, and documenting schedules. Candidates should have attention to detail and a commitment to high standards, with previous experience in food production preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hygiene processes and food safety standards.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and lift light equipment or supplies.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize workspaces, equipment, and surfaces.
• Handle waste and recycling effectively.
• Monitor and document cleaning schedules for quality compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Company Description

Two Magpies Bakery is an independent artisan bakery renowned for producing high-quality bread, pastries, and savory products by hand using premium ingredients. Since its founding in 2012 in Southwold, the business has expanded into a leading bakery brand across Norfolk and Suffolk, now operating 10 cafes, a bake school at the Darsham site, and a central bakery in Walpole, near Halesworth, Suffolk. The central bakery supplies fresh daily goods to all cafes and shops, ensuring consistent quality. Further growth is planned, including the release of the Two Magpies Bakery cookbook in 2023.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Walpole for a Hygiene Operative working from 3 PM to 12 AM. The Hygiene Operative will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hygiene regulations in the bakery. Key duties include cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, equipment, and surfaces; handling waste and recycling; and maintaining stock of cleaning supplies. The position also includes monitoring and documenting cleaning schedules as part of ensuring quality and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hygiene processes and food safety standards
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow cleaning schedules
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and lift light equipment or supplies
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and workplace safety
• Previous experience in a food production or cleaning role, though not mandatory but preferred