Kitchen Porter/Assistant, LE13

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter/Assistant to come and join our Commercial team at Kettleby Foods in Melton Mowbray. Kettleby Foods is part of the Samworth Brothers Group, a 4th generation family business that prides itself on looking after its people and producing high quality products. We are always looking for outstanding people, with great attitudes and an openness to learning to join our family. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression that will help our people fulfil their potential. Job Opportunity To support the Commercial and NPD teams, in a fast-paced environment, in the smooth running of the development kitchen and all areas in which it supports the business. To support the Development Chef in all aspects of concept development, including stock replenishment, hygiene, safety and hospitality. With a passion for food and detailed accuracy, having the ability to contribute to driving change, to improve processes and achieving a high-quality delivery in all aspects of the role. * General hygiene maintenance of the development kitchen, presentation suite and customer suite areas following a weekly, daily and monthly cleaning rota. * Shopping across all retailer food outlets for ingredients/products for the chefs and commercial team. * Stock replenishment and rotation management for ingredients sourced from within the Meals bakeries, establishing a rapport with factory floor personnel. * Maintenance and good housing keeping and stock control in NPD kitchen storage areas ? eg Freezer pallets etc, all labelled with correct factory codes and dates. * Delivery/Collection of samples required across Samworth Brothers Group. * General Pot wash and equipment cleaning and assistance in weighing out ingredients for sauces * Preparation of areas for hosting customers or internal meetings/events. * Laundry collation and collection for all the team and linen. The Right Person You will be someone who is self-motivated and focussed on the customer. You will demonstrate initiative and ownership. You value others and their contribution and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. You will be flexible and adaptable to change. In addition, you will have the following skills: * Food hygiene certificate * Minimum of 2 years in Food handling/Manufacturing role. * High quality working standards and good attention to detail * Strong planning and organisational skills and able to organise own work load * Able to perform under pressure and with short timeframes * Excellent numeracy skills and written English * Basic computer skills. * Holds a clean driving licence What we have to offer We provide a terrific range of benefits including great facilities with onsite parking and subsidised restaurants, as well as an excellent retirement savings plan (pension), private health cover (subject to terms and conditions) and a discount scheme ?Quality Life? that provides savings at supermarkets, high street retailers and a host of leisure outlets