Production Operative
40 hours, plus overtime and split shifts
Salary: £12.75 per hour
About us
Set in the heart of the Cornish countryside, Callestick Farm Ice Cream is an award winning, family established farm with a proud heritage.
We produce our own milk right here on the farm and turn it into exceptional ice cream enjoyed across Cornwall and beyond.
Our business is built on strong family values, a passion for quality and a genuine care for our people.
As a growing company, we are excited to welcome someone into a cornerstone role within our production team.
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The Role
This role supports the elements of our ice cream production process.
Working in a team you will support the smooth running of our production facility, working across a variety of stages within the ice cream making process.
This is a practical varied role that sits at the heart of our operation and contributes directly to the quality of our product.
The role would suit someone who:
· Age 18 or above to work in a Factory Environment
· GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum grade 4/C or above)
· Previous experience in a food or hospitality environment is a plus
· Values cleanliness, food safety and high standards
· Basic knowledge of food handling, quality controls and production processes or Food Safety Level 2 - or working towards (training provided)
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Flexible attitude, ability to flex with the business needs,
· Enjoys hands on, practical work in a production or factory environment
· Takes pride in being part of a team producing a high-quality, award-winning product
· Is reliable, motivated and happy to support all areas of the production process
· Has good attention to detail and understands the importance of consistency and quality
· Has experience in environmental or factory cleaning and understands the importance of hygiene and food safety (desirable or willing to learn)
· Is comfortable following cleaning schedules procedures and hygiene standards
· Is willing to learn new skills and be trained across multiple stages of production
· Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are quite the same
· Is looking for a stable role within a friendly family run business
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, food safety and quality control are met at all times
- Measuring, mixing and freezing ingredients according to recipes and specifications
- Learning the pasteurising process
- Learning the processes involved in flavour development and batch production
- Monitoring of stock levels and raw ingredients
- Conducting quality checks on finished products to meet company standards
- Undertake any other task as is reasonably required to support the effective operation of the site.
Why join us?
· Be part of an award-winning farm producing ice cream from our own milk
· Work in a supportive, family run business where people truly matter
· A unique opportunity to be part of a growing company
· Training and development in food production
· A beautiful farm based working environment in Cornwall
· Uniform provided
· Free onsite parking
· Pension scheme
· Free Tea, Coffee, Ice Cream while on shift
· Discounted meals from the parlour when open
· Staff lunches on Thursdays (during low season)
· Staff Parties (min 2 a year)
Interested?
If you are passionate about food, curious about ice cream production or bring valuable experience and want to be part of something special we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why this role interests you to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 31.7.26
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro TR4 9LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
