Job Title: Packing Lead
Reporting to: Kitchen Manager
Salary Range: £30,000 - £31,000 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)
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 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 are about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.
As Packing Lead you are responsible for 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. Being the point of contact between the kitchen team and the packing team.
You are responsible for maintaining the quality and standards of the packing area and ensuring all meals and/or components of meals are packed and handled as agreed with the Senior Chef/Line Manager. You ensure that all HACCP procedures are followed. To take the lead with our volunteers, ensuring they work efficiently and safely. You assist other staff and volunteers when they need help to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
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Responsible for the smooth running of the packing area of Felix’s Kitchen
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Ensure that the operation hits its agreed targets of production
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Responsible for the quality control of the cooked and packed meals and that all correct HACCP procedures are followed and promptly recorded, both on paper and digitally when required.
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Responsible for the correct implementation of the latest labelling procedures and requirements
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Supporting in completing opening and closing checks, pests checks on Alert65
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Lead on volunteer training and supervision
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Assist with all goods coming into the kitchen and the correct storage and recording of these, HACCP and cleaning standards and records
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Act as a local ambassador for The Felix Project
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Responsible for food hygiene practices
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.
You are a people’s person with good leadership skills and the ability to work with others. A big personality, keen on engaging with staff, volunteers and all members of the operation. 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.
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Previous experience of working in a fast-paced food environment
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Knowledge and experience with implementing HACCP procedures
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Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
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Good organizational skills and attention to detail
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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 work ethic and ability to produce high-quality food at high volume
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.
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.
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.
