Production Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Assistant
Due to our continued expansion we are on the lookout for Production Assistants to work within our food production team.
Responsibilities of the role:
· Assisting in the creation of both savoury and sweet pastry & food production to a high standard
· Following health, safety, and food hygiene practices
· Operate and follow machine operation and safety procedures
· Maintaining a clean and organised workspace within your department
· Be prepared to work in a consistent manner to ensure our award winning products are prepared to a high quality and ready for our customers.
· Assisting other chefs when required.
· Assisting colleagues in the Picking and Packing area during high volume periods
· Be flexible to ensure we can meet the demands of our customers
· Ensure all areas are cleaned to standards at the end of each day
· Supporting your team members during your working day
· Any other kitchen duties where required
The right candidate must be self-motivated, enjoy the buzz of a busy production kitchen and be flexible in their approach. This is a great opportunity to join our fun team and be proud of the quality you produce and grow within the business. We pride ourselves on the quality we produce and ‘for the love of food’
The right candidate should hold the same passion and values.
PIGLETS PANTRY is an Award-Winning food producer based in West Sussex. We supply handmade pies, sausage rolls and other savoury and patisserie products to corporate venues and customers up and down the UK. Employing over 70 people across dedicated sales, marketing, and production departments offering high quality, British products in unique volumes. Come and join us.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing, BN14 8ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Assistant roles across Piglets Pantry's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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