Job Title: Packing Assistant
Reporting to: Kitchen Manager
Salary Range: £28,860.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Felix Kitchen, Poplar
Hours/Days per week: Kitchen Team WEEK 1,2,3: 38h/ week (any 4 days Mon to Fri x 9.5 h); WEEK 4: 36h/ week (any 3 days Mon to Fri x 9.5h, Sat 7.5h). Occasionally we will operate on Sundays, but ordinarily we are closed Sundays
Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records.
We are Felix
We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.
Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.
We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Packing assistant to play a key role to assist the Head of Packing & Kitchen Management with the smooth running of the packing area of Felix’s Kitchen and the correct packing, storing and distribution of all meals and components. You also assist the Senior Chefs in the smooth running of the kitchen. You are responsible for maintaining the quality and standards of the kitchen and ensuring that all meals and/or components of meals are packed correctly. You will assist other staff and volunteers when they need help, ensuring the smooth running of the operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsible for the smooth running of the packing area of Felix’s Kitchen
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Contributing to achieving production targets
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Assist the Head of Packing and Kitchen Managers
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Assist in ensuring that the quality of the cooked and packed meals is up to our high standards
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Assist with recording all data and HACCP requirements
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Learn and adopt the duty rota toles within the team
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Ensure that your area of the kitchen is kept clean and tidy
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Acting as a local ambassador for The Felix Project
Person Specification
You have a good work ethic. You are willing to learn and ensure standards are kept. You have a passion to be part of a charity that is expanding rapidly and you thrive is a busy environment. You will have a desire to help reduce food waste and/or fight food poverty. You will enjoy the variety of working with a diverse team and an ever-changing workforce of volunteers.
Essential Criteria
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Physical energy
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Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
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You can work well under pressure and achieve goals
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Good PC skills
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Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job
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Very strong ethics and ability to keep high standards
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At Felix, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application.
After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
