Job Summary (Full or Part-Time Considered)
Murdoch's is looking to recruit a Bakery Manufacturer for the preparation, assembly and packaging of our award-winning meat pies, pastry and ready to eat products. This role may offer progression for someone who is keen to learn and develop further kitchen skills. Shifts are early starts from 6am.
Murdoch's makes and supplies award-winning pies, savoury pastries, cooked meats and coleslaw to convenience stores and supermarkets across Scotland, as well as for online UK distribution. Murdoch Butchers is certified by SALSA, operating to the highest food standards set out for small businesses. Full training will be delivered on the job by senior bakery/kitchen team.
Job Description
As part of the established bakery team you will assist with preparation, production, packaging and labelling of meat pies, pastry, micro meals, cooked meat and coleslaw products for dispatch/delivery.
This will include
* Handling, storage, transfer, preparation and of ingredients
* Portioning of ingredients and pastry components for pies and cooked products
* Assembly and handling of pastry and cooked meat products/ingredients
* Following strict recipes, processes and instructions
* Operation of machinery eg. automatic depositors, scales
* Packaging and labelling
* Maintaining hygiene and quality standards
* Record keeping
* Lifting and manual handling
* Cleaning of food production equipment and utensils
* Working in a high-pressure environment to order deadlines so our customers receive the freshest produce.
* This production area can become cold as it's heavily ventilated
We are a small team handling a high volume of products. At busy times this role may require working in other departments within the business including our butchery where similar tasks may occur eg. preparation of ingredients and products, packing, labelling.
* Rate of pay from NMW £12.21 per hour* (Based on age)
* Early starts from 6am (Mon - Friday, the odd weekend shift may be required depending on demand - on rota)
* Full Time (from 30+ hours)
* Part Time (from 16-20 hours)
* Includes work trial and three month probation period.
* Full training provided.
* Additional hours may be available at busy times, these may be in other departments.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person