Protein Food Production Lead - The Pemmican Project - London

Hi! We're looking for production lead for our kitchen in Dalston (soon moving to Tower Hamlet). Welcome to the Pemmican Project! My goal is to create the best and cleanest animal-based foods and make them available to everyone, everywhere at the lowest possible price. All the production currently happens at our facility in Dalston, there's currently two other employees to help you learn everything you need to know. The role includes: • receiving & inspecting supplies, • drying the fresh beef & chicken, • preparing the product, • packaging, • Preparing and sending shipments Most of the work is done either alone or with another person there and the work is ideal for either listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks while you work. The ideal candidate is very orderly with attention to detail. Punctual and a self-starter. You need to either have, or be ready to acquire, a level 2 food hygiene certificate in order to start. Importantly, we're looking for someone who would want to stay with us for a long time. Because of the time and effort required to find, interview and train new people, we're not looking for short term hires. best, Rasmus and the Pemmican Team

About the company: Established in 1975, Alara was the first cereal company in the world to be Organic certified. We followed this by also being the first company licensed by the Coeliac Society, the first certified by the Fair Trade Foundation and the first food manufacturer in the UK to achieve Zero Waste. The company is owned by Employee Owned Trust. This means: • You share in the company's profitability through tax free bonuses, • Your voice matters — employees have a genuine say in how the business is run and its future direction, • You join as a co-owner, not just an employee Main responsibilities: • Weighing and mixing raw materials according to the production schedule and mixing sheets, • Following recipes and product specifications accurately with no deviations, • Completing batch records, lot codes and traceability documentation, • Following allergen segregation and cleaning procedures between mixes, • Carrying out in-process quality checks and reporting any non-conformances, • Operating mixing equipment safely and carrying out basic machine maintenance, • Keeping the mixing area clean and tidy to BRC and organic standards, • Following procedures: QA, H&S, operational etc Requirements: • Ability to operate and maintain mixing equipment, • Experience in a food production environment preferred, • Must speak fluent English, • Good numeracy skills (accurate weighing and record keeping), • Attention to detail and reliability, • Warrant the right to work in the UK for a minimum 3 years Benefits: · 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays · Tax free bonuses twice a year — as an employee-owned business, profits are shared with the team · Pension Scheme · Free Onsite Parking · Free breakfast available all day · Parties and friendly team · A real voice in the business as part of an employee-owned company Salary: £13.50 – £15.50 per hour depending on experience Hours: 07:00 – 15:00, Monday – Friday, overtime on occasion

Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Are you looking for a new role in an exciting, fast-growing company? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help transform the health of people and the planet through food? We have the perfect role for you. We're Planthood, one of the fastest-growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've now cooked over 4 million meals, featured on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown 300%+ year-on-year. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Production Supervisor to help lead our production operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our production team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the packaging of our meal kit components and managing the end-to-end dispatch process to our third-party logistics (3PL) partner for direct-to-consumer (D2C) deliveries. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are accurately packed, quality checked, and dispatched on time, while maintaining the operational standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and maintaining the quality and consistency that our customers rely on. Working closely with the wider management team, you'll help ensure that every box leaving our facility reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our production operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support production team members across packing, depositing, sealing and dispatch operations., • Create a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture., • Train and onboard new starters, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions and performance conversations., • Manage staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Production & Operations • Ensure daily production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow., • Support the day-to-day management of production operations and deputise for the Production Manager when required., • Maintain accurate production records, reports and operational documentation., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor. Dispatch & Logistics • Oversee the packaging and dispatch of meal kit components to our 3PL partner., • Ensure products are packed accurately, quality checked and dispatched on time., • Complete dispatch paperwork, labels and reports accurately and within required deadlines., • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external logistics partners., • Resolve operational and logistics issues quickly and effectively. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation., • Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from every Planthood delivery. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Previous supervisory experience within food production, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or another fast-paced operational environment., • Strong leadership, communication and people management skills., • Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams., • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens and health & safety requirements., • Comfortable using systems such as Connecteam, Google Sheets and Mapal., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Positive, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure. Why Join Us? • Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Work with a passionate, supportive and ambitious team., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food.

Job Title: Packing Assistant (CPK) Location: CPK Central Production Kitchen Hours: 20 hours per week Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week) About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers. Key Responsibilities • Pack food items according to company specifications., • Label products accurately with the correct information., • Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly., • Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards., • Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy., • Assist with stock rotation and storage where required., • Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed. Requirements • Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential., • Good attention to detail., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team., • Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided). What We Offer • 20 hours per week with consistent shifts., • Free staff meal during your shift., • Full training provided., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Opportunities for career progression within the company. If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Food Processing Operative – Smoked Salmon Factory Location: Chalk Farm, NW1 Working Hours: • Monday to Friday, • 4:30am – 12:30pm (6 or 8 hour shift) We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Food Processing Operative to join our smoked salmon production team in Chalk Farm, NW1. This is a fast-paced role within a food manufacturing environment where quality, hygiene, and teamwork are essential. Key Responsibilities • Trim, clean, debone and package smoked salmon., • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in accordance with food safety regulations., • Accurately weigh products to ensure correct dispatch quantities., • Support other areas of production as required., • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality at all times. Requirements • Basic English language skills., • Valid passport or other acceptable ID with the legal right to work in the UK., • Previous experience in food production or manufacturing, including knife skills., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling duties., • Reliable and punctual. Application Requirements Your CV must include: • Full residential address., • Postcode. To help ensure this role is suitable for you, please answer the following questions with your application: 1. What is your postcode?, 2. How do you plan to travel to and from our factory in Chalk Farm, NW1?, 3. What is your estimated journey time?, 4. Which shift are you applying for?, 5. Can you reliably attend work at 4.30am Monday to Friday? Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.