Saputo Inc.
Kitchen Assistant x2
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Saputo Kitchen Assistant x2
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
About Saputo
Saputo Dairy UK produces our local Wensleydale cheese, and other well-known brands include Cathedral City cheese, butters and spreads such as Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, and Utterly Butterly, and other dairy ingredients.
About These Opportunities
We have two roles available currently for Kitchen Assistants on the following shift patterns:
Position 1: Kitchen Assistant
- Full Time Permanent
- 5 days over 7, alternate weekends
- 8:30 am start - 5:15 pm finish during March to the end of October and 4:15 pm finish November to the end of February
- Salary: £26,111
Position 2: Kitchen Assistant
- 4 days Permanent
- 4 days over 7, alternate weekends
- 8:30 am start - 5:15 pm finish during March to the end of October and 4:15 pm finish November to the end of February
- Salary: £20,888
You will be working in our award-winning visitor experience, Calvert’s Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We attract a vast range of visitors all year round and are continuing to grow from strength to strength.
We pride ourselves on using locally sourced fresh seasonal produce and our ethos is to provide outstanding quality food whilst showcasing our award-winning cheeses, which represent our amazing brand and exceed our customers’ expectations.
This is very much a 'hands-on' role working with our fabulous kitchen team, helping to produce great quality food, whilst ensuring the kitchen maintains extremely high standards of cleaning. Full training is available for the right candidate with the option to progress and gain formal qualifications if desired.
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You'll Make Contributions That Matter by...
- Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications
- Preparing snacks, starters, & desserts throughout service to agreed specifications and timescales
- Supporting the chefs with general preparation of dishes
- Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service
- Ensuring strict portion control is adhered to
- Monitoring and logging of information in relation to HACCP
- Complying with company procedures and legislative requirements
- Ensuring agreed stock levels are maintained throughout service
- Checking use / sell by dates and ensuring strict stock rotation
- Putting away deliveries ensuring strict stock rotation
- Observing correct cooking times, core temperatures, and allergen procedures
- General cleaning of kitchen and equipment in conjunction with the cleaning schedule
- General washing of crockery to a high standard
- Supporting the kitchen team in other duties as required
You’re Best Suited to This Role If You...
- Pay attention to details
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate passion and care
- Build and maintain effective relationships
- Manage conflict and crisis
- Act decisively and work on your own initiative
- Are resilient and flexible
- Think systematically
- Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others
We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing You With...
- Inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for progression
- Employer pension contributions
- Health cash plan
- Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
- Discounted SDUK branded products
- Free, onsite parking
- One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
- My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice, and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UK's largest retailers & service providers
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Saputo
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
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Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight, and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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