Kitchen Operative

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Job Title: Kitchen Production Operative

Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 18:00 4 on 4 off

Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF

Salary: £13.40 per hour

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. We’re on a mission to create "Food to Feel Good" - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, party food, olives and antipasti, continental meats, dips, sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across a large food service customer base.

At our Bristol site we are one of the leading producer's of chilled soups and sauces. We proudly supply roughly 40% of the UK's chilled sauces and 20% of the country’s chilled soups to some of the UK's leading retailers.

As a Kitchen Production Operative you will be:

- Follow written procedures for cooking batches of Soup & Sauce (full training will be provided)

- To comply with all our Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customer orders are produced safely, on time, and all aspects of hygiene, quality and cost are met.

- Work as a member of a small team in an automated environment that will include an element of physical work when loading equipment.

- Operating production lines and automated equipment

- Maintaining hygiene and quality standards

- Working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing team

- Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety practices

What we’re looking for

We are looking for the following skill set, but not limited to, and full training will be provided:

- A good standard of English and Maths

- Comfortable working a 12-hour shift

- Experience in a similar production or FMCG environment preferred (not essential)

- Flexible and adaptable to different tasks

- Strong awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards (training provided)

- A team player with good communication and attention to detail

Benefits to Include:

20 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced rates for all overtime

Free Parking

Sink your teeth into discounts with our online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.

Charity initiatives and site team events

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Rise through the ranks with informal and formal training and career development opportunities through our individual online LMS portal.

Secure your future with our company pension plan

Please click apply to start your career with one of the fastest growing food production companies in the UK.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.