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Food Packer
Company
Cocotte - Healthy Rotisserie
Location
London
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
• Job Title:** Packing Assistant (CPK)
• Location:** CPK Central Production Kitchen
• Hours:** 20 hours per week
• Shift:** Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week)
### **About the Role**
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers.
### **Key Responsibilities**
• Pack food items according to company specifications.
• Label products accurately with the correct information.
• Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage where required.
• Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed.
### **Requirements**
• Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided).
### **What We Offer**
• 20 hours per week with consistent shifts.
• **Free staff meal during your shift.**
• Full training provided.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!
• Location:** CPK Central Production Kitchen
• Hours:** 20 hours per week
• Shift:** Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week)
### **About the Role**
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers.
### **Key Responsibilities**
• Pack food items according to company specifications.
• Label products accurately with the correct information.
• Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage where required.
• Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed.
### **Requirements**
• Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided).
### **What We Offer**
• 20 hours per week with consistent shifts.
• **Free staff meal during your shift.**
• Full training provided.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!
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