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Kitchen Assistant - Salary - 10061. This Kitchen assistant post is for 15 hours per week term time only plus 4 cleaning days held during the school holidays. Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Hospitality Experience,Bas

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Role Includes: Basic food preparation Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen Supporting the chef with day-to-day kitchen tasks What we are looking for: A reliable, hardworking individual Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential Someone with a positive attitude and a w

Technical Manager – Food ManufacturingSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Location: Erith, Kent (DA8) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (flexible start available)About the CompanyThis is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-run food manufacturing business with around 30 employees, specialising in dairy-free yogurts and soft cheeses made from 100% natural ingredients. Operating since 2011, the business supplies leading plant-based brands and has recently secured a major retail contract within the Marks & Spencer Plant Kitchen range, working to the highest food safety and quality standards.The business operates two separate manufacturing facilities:One dedicated to nut-based productsOne allergen-free facility for coconut-based and free-from productsThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced Technical Manager from a food manufacturing background to take full ownership of all technical, quality, and food safety activities across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role within a short shelf-life food environment, reporting directly to senior management.You will be responsible for ensuring all products, processes, and systems meet legal, customer, and accreditation requirements, including BRCGS, M&S, SALSA, and Organic standards.Key ResponsibilitiesFull responsibility for food safety, quality, legality, integrity, and authenticityDay-to-day management, training, and development of the technical teamSupplier Quality Assurance and management of non-conformancesOwnership and continuous improvement of the Quality Management SystemManaging HACCP systems and traceability exercisesPreparation for and leadership of internal, external, and customer auditsInvestigation of customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective actionsRaw material, packaging, and finished product specification managementApproval of packaging, artwork, and labelling complianceMicrobiology testing oversight and results analysisTechnical support for NPD and product trialsLiaising with customers, suppliers, co-manufacturers, and senior leadershipManaging hygiene standards, laboratory activities, and technical budgetsEssential Experience & QualificationsProven experience in a Technical / Quality xjlbheb / Technologist role within food manufacturingExperience with short shelf-life food productsStrong working knowledge of BRCGS (M&S standards experience desirable)Degree educated in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related disciplineExcellent understanding of food legislation, suppliers, and raw materialsConfident managing audits and major retail customer requirementsAnalytical, detail-focused, and IT proficient (Excel essential)Proactive, hands-on leadership styleWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000Senior, influential role within a growing food manufacturing businessOpportunity to work within the expanding plant-based and free-from sectorStable, Monday–Friday working hours

Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Location: Erith, Kent (DA8) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (flexible start available) About the Company This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-run food manufacturing business with around 30 employees, specialising in dairy-free yogurts and soft cheeses made from 100% natural ingredients. Operating since 2011, the business supplies leading plant-based brands and has recently secured a major retail contract within the Marks & Spencer Plant Kitchen range, working to the highest food safety and quality standards. The business operates two separate manufacturing facilities: One dedicated to nut-based products One allergen-free facility for coconut-based and free-from products The Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager from a food manufacturing background to take full ownership of all technical, quality, and food safety activities across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role within a short shelf-life food environment, reporting directly to senior management. You will be responsible for ensuring all products, processes, and systems meet legal, customer, and accreditation requirements, including BRCGS, M&S, SALSA, and Organic standards. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for food safety, quality, legality, integrity, and authenticity Day-to-day management, training, and development of the technical team Supplier Quality Assurance and management of non-conformances Ownership and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System Managing HACCP systems and traceability exercises Preparation for and leadership of internal, external, and customer audits Investigation of customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Raw material, packaging, and finished product specification management Approval of packaging, artwork, and labelling compliance Microbiology testing oversight and results analysis Technical support for NPD and product trials Liaising with customers, suppliers, co-manufacturers, and senior leadership Managing hygiene standards, laboratory activities, and technical budgets Essential Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a Technical / Quality / Technologist role within food manufacturing Experience with short shelf-life food products Strong working knowledge of BRCGS (M&S standards experience desirable) Degree educated in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline Excellent understanding of food legislation, suppliers, and raw materials Confident managing audits and major retail customer requirements Analytical, detail-focused, and IT proficient (Excel essential) Proactive, hands-on leadership style What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 Senior, influential role within a growing food manufacturing business Opportunity to work within the expanding plant-based and free-from sector Stable, Monday–Friday working hours

Staff Match are recruiting an experianced Nursery Cook to join a lovely nursery in Wimbledon, London. This role is based across 4 sites in the Wimbledon area and the sucessful candiate will be expected to work across all four. Apply now for immedaite interview. Person Specification: Catering qualification or Food Hygiene Certificate Some of the responsibilities for the Nursery Cook will include: To prepare healthy balanced menu that includes breakfast, lunch and tea To direct kitchen assistant and effectively work as part of a team To maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety in all aspects of food preparation and food storage To ensure accurate records are maintained, this includes food temperatures, stock ordering and labeling of foods To ensure children’s religious preferences and dietary and needs are adhered to when preparing meals To ensure kitchen cleanliness is maintained to the highest of standards and be responsible for managing environmental health visits To work 40 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm Benefits Excellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression. Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks To apply please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)

We have fantastic opportunity for a level 3 Nursery Nurses to join a well-established nursery based in Hammersmith, Greater London. If you have experience of working in a nursery setting and have a real passion for working with children apply now for immediate intervi Person Specification: Childcare qualification at level 3 or above Experience of working with children under 5 years of age Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsibilities of Nursery nurse will include: Supporting children’s learning in a safe, secure environment. Building positive relationships with parents Working with EYFS curriculum and planning age appropriate activities. Key worker responsibilities, keeping of development records and observations. Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment. Accurately competing nursery documentation to include accident, medication and risk assessment records. Supporting children at meal times and with personal care. Participating in staff meetings, parent evenings, and children’s outings. Must be able to work 40 hours per week. Benefits: Excellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression. Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)

We have fantastic opportunity for a level 3 Nursery Nurses to join a well-established nursery based in Hammersmith, Greater London. If you have experience of working in a nursery setting and have a real passion for working with children apply now for immediate intervi Person Specification: Childcare qualification at level 3 or above Experience of working with children under 5 years of age Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsibilities of Nursery nurse will include: Supporting children's learning in a safe, secure environment. Building positive relationships with parents Working with EYFS curriculum and planning age appropriate activities. Key worker responsibilities, keeping of development records and observations. Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment. Accurately competing nursery documentation to include accident, medication and risk assessment records. Supporting children at meal times and with personal care. Participating in staff meetings, parent evenings, and children's outings. Must be able to work 40 hours per week. Benefits: Excellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression. Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call TPBN1_UKTJ