We are seeking a motivated and reliable General Operative with a catering focus to join our dynamic team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with a background in industrial catering or large-scale kitchens who is also interested in contributing to meal preparation, development, and ideas.You will play a key role in supporting daily production operations, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and efficiency are maintained. Your experience in catering will bring a valuable perspective to our production processes.Key Responsibilities:Support production activities across various stages of the food manufacturing processAssist with meal assembly, ingredient preparation, and portion controlFollow recipes and standard operating procedures with attention to quality and consistencyMaintain cleanliness and hygiene across production and kitchen areas in line with HACCP and food safety standardsCollaborate with the product development team to provide input on meal prep ideas and improvementsOperate industrial equipment safely and efficientlyComplete all relevant production documentation and checklists accuratelyAdhere to health and safety guidelines and wear appropriate PPE at all timesWork effectively as part of a team to meet daily targets and production schedulesKey Requirements:Previous experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial catering environmentFamiliarity with kitchen operations, food portioning, or large-scale meal preparationBasic understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP certified preferred)Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in a fast-paced environmentGood communication and teamwork skillsA positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and adaptExperience or interest in meal development or prep ideas is highly advantageousJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsOn-site parkingWork Location: In person