Catering-Prep Operative

About Us

At Smith & Brock, we’re not just in the business of fresh produce, we’re in the business of people, relationships, and responsibility. As a proudly family‑run company, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in quality without compromise, integrity in every interaction, and sustainability that safeguards the future.

As part of the Smith & Brock Group, Uncle Reg is our dedicated production site where we carefully prepare and pack fresh products for our customers. Everything that leaves our facility reflects our commitment to quality, food safety, and excellence.

We champion fair partnerships with growers, exceptional service for our customers, and a supportive, respectful environment for our team. Every role at Uncle Reg plays a part in delivering honest, responsibly sourced products and doing it with care.

As a Catering‑Prep Operative at Uncle Reg, you’ll be hands‑on in our production kitchen preparing, cutting, and packing fresh produce to the highest standards of quality and food safety. If you take pride in your knife work and enjoy being part of a team that keeps things moving, this is the role for you.

• Cutting, slicing, and preparing fresh fruit, vegetables, and other produce to specification and portion size
• Packing and labelling finished products accurately, ready for dispatch to customers
• Following recipes, prep sheets, and cutting guides to ensure consistency across every batch
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic workstation throughout your shift
• Complying with all food safety, HACCP, and allergen procedures at all times
• Working at pace to meet production targets without compromising on quality
• Supporting colleagues across the prep area as needed and contributing to a positive team environment
• Reporting any quality issues, equipment faults, or safety concerns to your line manager promptly

• Hands‑on experience with knife skills and cutting techniques, whether from a professional kitchen, catering, or food production background
• A good understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices (a Food Hygiene certificate is a bonus, but not essential)
• Keen attention to detail, portion consistency and presentation matter to our customers
• A reliable, hardworking attitude with the ability to maintain focus and speed over a full shift
• Comfortable working in a chilled production environment
• Flexible and willing to cover both early (7am–4pm) and late (2pm–11pm) shift patterns
• A team player who communicates well and supports those around them

• Enjoy a weekly shop of groceries including vegetables and fruit at company price
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Extra day of holiday for your birthday
• Earned Wage Access, early access to your wages before payday
• 30% off at Sylva Café
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Career Progression – we grow our own talent, and many of our team have built long careers with us