Job Description

About Korea Foods Company:
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 45 hours per week, Mon – Fri 0830 – 1830

Position in Organisation:

· Reports To: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out daily production duties:

· Ensuring the recipe is being followed accordingly and accurately

· Preparing fresh ingredients by hand and knife or machines, including raw vegetable and meat products

· Managing all the Critical Control Points (CCPs) throughout the production process

· Packing and accurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift, and in spec for packaging dates

· Ensuring products are produced on time

· Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels

· Keep excellent record of day-to-day operation, from material receive to dispatch

· Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of preparation methods

· Ensuring correct use, storage and stock level management of relevant raw materials (etc)

· Maintaining a high standard of food safety and hygiene standards throughout the production

· Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard

Person Specification:

· Over 1 year experience working in a production/kitchen environment or similar position in previous employment is desired but not essential as training will be given

· To be aware, adhere to and understand Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations, safe methods of work including the handling and use of knives and machinery. Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 qualification is essential. HACCP level is essential (if not available training will be provided)

· Experience in kitchen, food preparation, bakery environment would be beneficial

· Full flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends in line with business needs

· Capable of physical work

· Highly proficient in spoken and written English

· Ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced production environment

· Strong communication and time management skills

· Strong record keeping abilities

· Positive and committed attitude to work

· Demonstrate a passion for the industry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mitcham, CR4 2JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have any limitations on shift arrangement?
• If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.
• When are you available to start the new role?
• Are you able to lift and move mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg when receiving delivery?
• Do you have Kimchi production experience?

Experience:

• Food handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person