THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Assistant is responsible for ensuring that food production at Daylesford Organic’s award-winning facility is carried out efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. This facility specializes in creating organic soups, broths, and meals for a diverse range of Retail, Catering, and Wholesale customers. Using fresh ingredients from the farm whenever possible, including meat exclusively supplied by our abattoir, milk from our own Creamery, and vegetables and herbs from our Market Garden, the Production Assistant plays a vital role in delivering exceptional quality and taste

SALARY: £11.90
HOURS: 45H  Mon -Fri  Between 5am - 16.30

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to: Production Unit Manager

FOOD
• To execute all products as per company specifications
• To handle and treat the food as if it were your own
• To execute all food preparation in a timely and professional manner
• To adhere to the organic standards as set out by the Soil Association
• To contribute to the award-winning standard of all Daylesford Organic products

OPERATIONS
• To ensure that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready  for production
• To ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times
• To ensure rubbish is separated into correct recycling bins and is removed from site throughout, as well as at the end of, shift
• To complete all tasks efficiently within the timeframe given

NUMBERS
• To work safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed above the required fulfilment rate
• To minimise wastage levels as much as possible
• To comply with the production unit’s internal and external audit requirements
• To aid the Production Unit Manager in the fulfilment of the production unit’s annual financial/budgetary targets

PEOPLE 

• Participating in the effective communication amongst the team regarding any changes to recipes, procedures and/or operational needs, and amongst the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescale

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.