Production Assistant

Our Daylesford family is growing, and we are looking for an engaging and passionate Production Assistant to join us at the Pastry production kitchen.

With amazing career progression, we will train and develop you every step of the way to be the best that you can be with the opportunity to build your career with us. 

Full Time contract, based on 40 hours per week, £8.50 per hour.

Shifts are spread between 5 am to 7pm, 5 days per week (inc. weekends).

We Offer

Competitive salary Training and development to advance your career Up to 28 days holiday (incl. bank holiday) 50% staff lunch discount 30% company discount Stakeholder pension scheme Subsidised private medical insurance Free uniform

About you

As a Production Assistant at Daylesford you will be working towards producing the highest-quality food at our organic farm in rural Gloucestershire. You will be working amongst a team who consistently thrive through delivering the best performance in order to ensure that all work is completed efficiently, safely and appropriately.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team-player with a passion for food, cooking, and great quality organic produce. You will be working within a fast-paced, varied and extremely rewarding environment, and your duties will include the following: basic food preparation, packing, cleaning and general kitchen duties. Experience is not essential but would be of an advantage. Uniform and Safety Shoes are provided.

Main responsibilities

Ensure that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production Ensure cleaning rotas are followed and adhered to at all times Ensure rubbish is separated into correct recycling bins and is removed from site throughout, as well as at the end of, shift Working safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed at a fulfilment rate of 98% or above Adhere to the standards set out by the Soil Association

Our story

Over forty years ago, we began to turn our family’s farmland over to sustainable, organic farming, first in Staffordshire and then in the Cotswolds, and we continue to be dedicated to growing, producing and cooking seasonal, organic food. Daylesford is one of the most sustainable organic farms and own some of the most sustainable restaurants in the whole country.

If you would like to be part of our truly unique business – we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV today.