Production Assistant, Patisserie

Patisserie Production Assistant

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Hours:

Full Time, 45 hours per week, 5:00-14:30 Monday-Friday

Our Patisserie Production Assistant plays a vital role in bringing our beautifully crafted products to life. Based in our dedicated Patisserie production kitchen, you will be responsible for the careful packaging of our in‑house creations, including our signature Crackers, Nuts, Beans, and seasonal specialties.

• Execute, weigh and prepare all recipes/products as per company specifications
• Execute all food production duties in a timely and professional manner
• Adhere to the organic standards as set out by the Soil Association
• Contribute to the award‑winning standard of all Daylesford Organic products
• Ensure that all ingredients are well organised, in full supply and ready for each day’s production plan
• Ensure that cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times
• Complete all tasks efficiently within the timeframe given
• Work safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed above the required fulfilment rate
• Minimise wastage levels as much as possible
• Comply with the production unit’s internal and external audit requirements
• Aid the Head Pastry Chef in the fulfilment of the Patisserie’s annual financial/budgetary targets
• Participate in the effective communication among the team regarding any changes to recipes, packaging specifications, procedures, and/or operational needs, and among the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescale

• Discounts:
  We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days:
  Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical:
  We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme:
  Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance:
  We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support:
  Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24‑hour support, seven days a week.