Food Production Assistant – Arancini & Italian Food Production
Arancino of Sicily
Arancino of Sicily is a growing Italian food business specialising in handmade arancini and authentic Italian food products. We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and hands-on person to join our production kitchen team as we scale up our operations.
This is a genuine opportunity to grow with a business that is expanding. We are not just looking for someone to fill a role — we are looking for someone who wants to build a career with us. As the business grows, so will the opportunities available to the right person, including increases in pay, additional responsibilities, and the potential to step into a supervisory or senior production role.
The Role
Based in our production kitchen, you will be part of a small, close-knit team responsible for making our products to a consistently high standard. The work is hands-on and varied, and no two days are exactly the same. You will be trained on all our products and procedures from day one.
Working Hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm (1 hour unpaid break)
Some flexibility may be required during busy production periods.
What You Will Be Doing
- Preparing ingredients and food items for production
- Cooking, assembling, coating, and packing arancini and other products
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen
- Cleaning equipment, work surfaces, and production areas to food safety standards
- Following food safety procedures at all times
- Assisting with stock management, deliveries, and general kitchen duties
- Working as part of a small production team to meet daily output targets
- Helping ensure every product leaves the kitchen consistently made and to our standard
What We Are Looking For
- Basic cooking knowledge or previous experience in a kitchen, bakery, or food production environment
- A current Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (or willingness to obtain one before starting)
- A genuine understanding of cleanliness and food safety
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking — someone we can count on
- Able to work on your feet in a busy, fast-moving environment
- Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
- Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
- Flexible when production needs require it
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay, with pay reviews as your skills and contribution grow
- A Tuesday to Saturday working pattern
- Full training on all our products and procedures — no experience with arancini needed
- A clear path to a full-time permanent position for the right person
- Real opportunities for pay progression and advancement into a senior or supervisory production role as the business expands
- The chance to be part of an ambitious, growing food business from an early stage
Previous experience in a kitchen, bakery, catering, or food production setting is helpful, but it is not essential. What matters most is reliability, cleanliness, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
To apply, please send your CV or a short message telling us about yourself and your experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
