MANDATORY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
- You must have direct experience in food production, food preparation, food handling, catering, kitchen work, hospitality service, or hygiene/cleaning work in a food environment.
- You must be computer literate and comfortable using basic software, databases, and digital records.
- You must be fluent in spoken and written English so you can follow instructions, complete records, and communicate clearly with the team.
- You must be able to drive (free parking onsite) as public transport is a 25 minute walk away
Please do not apply unless you meet all of the mandatory requirements above.
About Flavour Bombs
Flavour Bombs is a fast-growing, award-winning, Dragon's Den winning (series 23 episode 2) food brand on a mission to revolutionise home cooking. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Tina and Olly, we make globe-trotting “bath bombs for your saucepan”. Flavour Bombs are perfectly balanced spheres of high quality ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, spices, aromatics and more that create restaurant-quality dishes in minutes.
From Vietnamese Pho to Guyanese Coconut Curry, each Flavour Bomb is inspired by authentic recipes from around the world, crafted with high-quality ingredients, and designed to make cooking from scratch easier, quicker and more flavourful.
If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with your hands, and have an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
We are looking for a reliable and flexible Production Operative to join our award winning start-up. This is a hands-on role working across multiple areas, including the manufacturing room, the main warehouse and picking and packing departments.
The role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in food safety and hygiene, and is happy to support different tasks as required.
What you’ll be doing:
Your main focus will be on the manufacturing of Flavour Bombs with clear daily targets set. You will also be taking deliveries, recording deliveries and ensuring the manufacturing and warehouse spaces are kept to a high standard as well additional tasks set below:
- Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement by following company procedures and safety protocols
- Work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and managers
- Follow established procedures for food production, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Clean and sanitise work areas, machinery, and equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Conduct regular checks on machinery and equipment, performing basic maintenance as needed.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations throughout the production process and strict cross-contamination controls.
- Ensure you are meeting daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
- Record production data accurately, utilising basic math skills for calculations as necessary.
- Packaging and labelling finished products.
- Maintaining accurate batch records, including batch codes and production dates.
- Taking deliveries, replenishing stock, and completing stock checks.
- Packing orders time to time
- Ensuring all work meets SALSA food manufacturing and food safety standards (training provided if needed)
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar food manufacturing or production role with a solid understanding of food safety practices.
- Familiarity with HACCP principles is an advantage (not essential), ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Basic math skills are essential for recording and reporting production metrics accurately.
- A strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are crucial for success in this role.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Organised, adaptable, and quick to learn.
- Strong understanding of health and safety in a food environment.
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (desired but not essential).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential – our site is not accessible by public transport).
What you’ll love:
- Working for an award-winning, family-run food business that’s revolutionising home cooking.
- A friendly working environment in a lovely location.
- Hands-on training.
- Being part of a growing company where your contribution really makes a difference.
- On-site parking
- Company discount
To apply:
- Please send your CV and a short message about why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hemel Hempstead HP3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
