Production Operative (Permanent)
Ottery St Mary / Honiton
Chunk of Devon Group
Salary: DOE
About Chunk of Devon
Chunk of Devon is a growing food group comprising of its original site producing wheat-based savoury goods including 16-time Gold Taste Award-winning Steak Pasty, and its Gluten Free sibling known for creating some of the best gluten-free savouries as well as cakes and bread. We are passionate about producing high-quality food the right way. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Production Operative to join our Original team and play a key role in maintaining our high standards of safety, quality, and consistency.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy working in a fast-paced food environment, and believe that better never stops, we need to hear from you.
The Role
As a Production Operative at Chunk of Devon, you’ll be responsible for hand-crafting excellent food on a daily basis, supporting production targets, and maintaining excellent hygiene and quality standards.
Working Hours & Location
- Primary location: Ottery St Mary (Original)
- Secondary location: Honiton (Gluten Free)
- Standard hours: Monday to Friday | 07:30 - Finish (typically 16:00)
- Earlier finishes on a Friday
- Flexibility is required, with reasonable notice, to support business needs and cover as required.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Operate safely at all times for yourself and your colleagues
- Maintain compliance with H&S legislation, including safe access/egress, fire safety, and reporting near misses or accidents
Quality
- Be accountable for the quality of product at your station
- Support production supervisors and operational management to achieve the highest product standards within the constraints of a plan
- Apply the Better Never Stops culture in everything you do
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Uphold excellent personal hygiene and wear required PPE
- Maintain clean, hygienic work areas and follow Clean As You Go principles
- You may be required to complete paperwork; to be done so in a timely manner and complete with traceability
- Drive plan attainment, meeting or exceeding production targets
- Conduct yourself professionally and uphold Chunk’s standards
Ownership & Pride
- Take responsibility for your work station and shared areas
- Maintain equipment to food-safe standards and report defects promptly
- Consider the overall appearance of the site
Additional Duties
- Act on issues affecting safety, quality, or line performance
- Undertake other duties as reasonably requested
What We’re Looking For (or willingness to learn!)
- Experience working in kitchens or food manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to bake food safely to high standards and specifications
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
- HACCP knowledge/qualifications (desirable)
- A positive, hands-on attitude with pride in your work
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- 30 days annual leave
- Opportunity to grow with a developing food group
- Supportive team environment where quality matters
How to Apply
Apply via Indeed – we look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: £12.71-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
