Pasty Crimper Twilight Shift - Bodmin, United Kingdom - Proper Cornish

Proper Cornish

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Join Our Team as a Hand Line Pasty Crimper:
We are looking for Trainee Production Operatives to join our friendly and expanding Twilight Hand Line team as pasty crimpers These new positions have been brought about as the result of us winning a major new contract, so we are looking for 11 new colleagues in this role

These exciting new _part-time_ positions have an intended start date of _January 15th 2024_ and command a starting base salary of £11.92 per hour, with an enhanced rate of £14.90 per hour.

This combination of base and enhanced rates delivers a representative _£283 weekly_ gross for the 22.5 hour per week shift Furthermore, our new pay banding system allows opportunities to increase this even further as you progress through your training

17:30 to 22:00 Monday to Friday
a company induction day (09:30 to 15:30) will be required attendance the week before
enhanced rate is for hours between 8pm and 6am and for hours over 40 per week

Are you ready to become a key player in our pasty production process? Our Hand Line Pasty Crimpers are responsible for creating delectable hand-crimped pasties, a classic favourite loved by many.

Join our passionate team and master the art of pasty crimping.

Key Responsibilities:

- _Pasty Production_: As a Hand Line Pasty Crimper, your role is to produce an impressive 4 crimped pasties per minute, depending on the size of the pasty.
- _Crimping Process_: Your precision is essential as you remove pre-filled pastry bases from the line, fold the base over the fill, and then ensuring an even distribution of the filling. You'll then perform a series of 18-22 small folds around the edge of the product to create the classic Cornish D-shaped pasty with a hand-crimped crust.
- _Quality Control_: You need to be vigilant about product build-up and pre-emptively remove any excess bases if too many uncrimped pasties pass through. Quality is paramount in our production.
- _Work Environment_: You have the flexibility to choose whether you'd like to stand or sit throughout your shift. Feel free to engage in conversations with your fellow team members, sing along to the radio, or work quietly, according to your preference.
- _Team Support_: You'll be part of a close-knit team with a dedicated team leader always available to provide help and guidance.
- _Nail Care_: Clean, short nails are important for efficient crimping. We recommend working without gloves to ensure the best results.
- _Training Program_: Never crimped a pasty before? No worries We provide comprehensive training. You'll undergo a 4-week training program that prioritizes quality, turning you into a pasty-crimping pro in no time.

Why Join Us?:

By joining our team as a Hand Line Crimp Team, you'll become a crucial part of our pasty production, hand crafting high quality authentic Cornish pasties that are loved by many.

We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and thorough training to help you master the art of pasty crimping.

We offer a diverse array of shift patterns to accommodate our exciting expansion plans. All shifts over 7 hours in length offer an hour's break throughout the day.

Finally, we pay what we advertise - no reduced rates for under-25s, no bait-and-switch, no funny business Just a proper job with a proper paycheck

Even better bits:

After your probationary period, you'll not only be a valued member of our team but will also have earned a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and H&S Level 2 certificate, enhancing your personal skill set and qualifications.

At our company, we are committed to your growth and development.

We offer a comprehensive training and development program and have a strong track record of promoting talent from within the business.

Your career progression really matters to us.

Our Company Values of 'Customer First', 'Honesty', 'Quality', 'Friendliness', and 'Passion' are at the core of everything we do.

With 220 dedicated colleagues, we take immense pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and savoury pastry delights.

But that's not all In addition to working alongside an amazing team of individuals, you will also be part of a company that has achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award.

Your well-being is essential to us, and we are dedicated to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

Please visit our careers page for information on what it's like at Proper Cornish but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite

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