THE ROLE
As a Tubby Tom’s Production Assistant, you’ll be working in the engine room of the company, helping us turn mountains of ingredients into the sauces and seasonings that keep Tubby Tom’s moving.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on and physically demanding role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, works quickly and efficiently, and takes pride in smashing through a busy workload without compromising quality or accuracy.
You’ll work as part of the Production Team under the guidance of the Unit Manager, Production Supervisor and Company Directors. We need someone who is proactive and forward-thinking — someone who thinks about what needs doing next, spots potential problems early and helps keep production moving rather than waiting to be told what to do.
Attention to detail is critical. You’ll need to be eagle-eyed when it comes to ingredients, stock levels, packaging, batch information and production records. You’ll use our digital inventory management system regularly, so you’ll need to be confident working with digital systems and understand the importance of keeping our stock information accurate.
If something doesn’t look right, we want you to spot it, investigate it and communicate it quickly. A small discrepancy caught early is far better than a big problem further down the line.
The role is physically demanding and involves being on your feet, lifting and moving ingredients, stock and equipment, as well as repetitive tasks on the production line. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace while maintaining concentration and accuracy.
Ultimately, we’re looking for someone reliable, energetic, organised and accountable, who wants to help us continually improve how we work and push Tubby Tom’s to the next level.
KITCHEN & PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, cook, decant, seal, label, batch code and date-label sauces and seasonings to required specifications.
- Work efficiently through daily production tasks while maintaining quality, food safety and accuracy.
- Accurately prepare and measure ingredients and complete required production and traceability paperwork.
- Use the digital inventory management system to record production, ingredient usage and stock movements.
- Monitor physical stock against system information and identify discrepancies in ingredients, stock levels, packaging or production records.
- Communicate low stock, damaged or incorrect ingredients, packaging issues and other potential problems promptly.
- Stock rotate ingredients and products correctly and remove out-of-date stock in accordance with company procedures.
- Receive, check, safely lift and store ingredients, packaging and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain the Production Kitchen, equipment and work areas to a clean, safe and operational standard.
- Follow all food safety, health & safety, traceability and compliance procedures.
- Support the Production Team with other reasonable tasks required to keep production moving.
WAREHOUSE — WHEN REQUIRED
- Assist with picking, packing, labelling and preparing customer orders.
- Help move, store and stock rotate products safely and efficiently.
- Transfer finished products from Production to the Warehouse, ensuring they are correctly labelled, batch coded and ready for sale.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and organised warehouse.
- Greet visitors and assist customers purchasing directly from Tubby Tom’s HQ when required.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Keep communal areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
- Attend markets, events and in-store tasting days when required.
- Complete relevant training and assist with other reasonable tasks as required.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal person will:
- Work quickly and efficiently and enjoy a busy, hands-on environment.
- Be proactive, forward-thinking and able to work without constant direction.
- Have excellent attention to detail and an eagle eye for discrepancies.
- Be confident using computers and digital inventory systems.
- Take accountability for their work and communicate problems quickly.
- Be physically capable of lifting and moving ingredients, stock and equipment.
- Be comfortable standing for extended periods and carrying out repetitive production tasks.
- Be reliable, organised and able to prioritise.
- Work well as part of a team while also being able to get on with tasks independently.
- Be receptive to new ideas and always look for ways to improve efficiency.
- Want to play an active role in helping a growing independent business push to the next level.
TUBBY TOM’S VALUES
COMMUNICATION
We communicate respectfully and professionally, share useful information, support one another and seek effective solutions. We are constructively open with each other and respect honest feedback.
ENABLING MAXIMUM OUTPUT
We complete our tasks well and with enthusiasm. We work together towards common goals, set continuously evolving standards and see change as an opportunity to improve ourselves and the business.
PROGRESSIVE VALUES
We are respectful and inclusive. We are anti-racist, anti-xenophobic, anti-misogynistic, anti-ageist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic and anti-negativity.
TUBBY TOM’S AS A LIFESTYLE BRAND
We are all Tubby Tom’s brand ambassadors. We take pride in our products, our working environment and the way we interact with customers, visitors, suppliers and each other.
We want everyone who comes into contact with Tubby Tom’s to have a positive experience — and hopefully tell their friends and family about us.
We want to make good stuff, work hard, have a good time, build something we’re proud of.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
