The Role
We are looking for a dedicated Production Operative to join our factory team. You will be responsible for assisting in the production, packaging, and dispatch of our range of charcuterie products, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.
This role is part time: 9am - 5.30pm Mondays and Thursdays only, with the scope to increase hours in future depending on personal and business performance.
About Bray Cured
Bray Cured is a premium producer of artisanal air-dried meats, specialising in traditional curing methods and high-quality British charcuterie. Our factory is the heart of our production process, where we craft award-winning salamis, hams and bresaolas with precision, care, and passion.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing & Production: Assist in the preparation, curing, and drying of meats according to Bray Cured’s artisanal methods.
- Handling Ingredients: Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients accurately for various products.
- Quality Control: Inspect products at different stages of production to ensure they meet company and food safety standards.
- Picking & Packing Orders: Accurately select products for customer orders, package them securely, and prepare them for dispatch.
- Packaging & Labelling: Ensure all products are correctly packaged, labelled, and stored for distribution.
- Stock Management: Assist with stock rotation and inventory checks to maintain freshness and product availability.
- Hygiene & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and tools in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other production team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations at all times.
What We’re Looking For
A proactive person who works quickly and accurately with a positive, can-do attitude.
Experience in food preparation, production, meat processing, or a factory environment is preferred but not essential. Previous experience in picking and packing orders is also a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods.
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to enter and retrieve data, use order management systems, and follow digital work instructions (training provided).
- Basic maths skills to calculate weights and quantities of ingredients and products.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (training provided if necessary).
- Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
What We Offer
- Full training on Bray Cured’s traditional charcuterie production methods.
- Career development opportunities within the company.
- Staff discounts on Bray Cured products.
- Supportive and friendly work environment.
If you are passionate about high-quality food and want to be part of a growing artisanal food brand, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Our factory is remotely located in the country on Taplow Common Road, Burnham. Do you have the means to commute to this location every working day?
- What's your favourite charcuterie?
- Are you able to work with non-Halal, non-Kosher meat products?
Experience:
- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Picking & packing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
