Packaging Assistant - London, United Kingdom - The Felix Project

The Felix Project

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Packing assistant

Reporting To:
Kitchen Manager

Salary:
£24, 000 per annum

Contract type:
Fixed term contract ,1 year, full-time

About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste.

Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need.

Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We are a very ambitious and dynamic young charity and we haven't stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.

We recently ran a very high-profile media campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, raising £10million to feed London. We have celebrity endorsement from Reece James, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall, Stephen Fry, James May and many others.

Last year we delivered enough food for 21.1 million meals to help people in need.

We have continuing major growth plans for the next 4 years, with a target of delivering enough food for 100 million meals by 2024.

Because nearly all the food we receive is donated by the food industry and volunteers, every £1 of expenditure redistributes £10 worth of food.

Purpose of the Job

As Table Assistant your role is to assist the Head of Packing with the smooth running of the packing area of Felix's Kitchen and the correct packing, storing and distribution of all meals and components.

You also assist the Senior Chefs in the smooth running of the kitchen.

You are responsible of maintaining the quality and standards of the kitchen and ensuring that all meals and/or components of meals are packed correctly.

You assist other staff and volunteers when they need help, ensuring the smooth running of the operation.

Duties and Accountabilities

Responsible for the smooth running of the packing area of Felix's Kitchen
Assist the Head of Packing and replace them in their absence
Assist in ensuring that the quality of the cooked and packed meals is up to our standards
Assist with recording all data and HACCP requirements
Asist with all goods coming in the kitchen and the correct storage and recording of these
Ensure that your area of the kitchen is kept clean and tidy
Acting as a local ambassador for The Felix Project

Person Specification
You have a good work ethic. You are willing to learn and ensure standards are kept.

You have a passion to be part of a charity that is expanding rapidly and you thrive is a busy environment.

You will have a desire to help reduce food waste and/or fight food poverty.

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role

Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
You can work well under pressure and achieve goals
Good PC skills
Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job
Very strong ethics and ability to keep high standards

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role

Commitment to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
Flexibility in terms of working hours

What you'll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.

This role at our located in our East London Kitchen, Thomas Road, Poplar but you may be asked to occasionally work in one of our other locations as part of your duties.

The salary is £ 24,000 per annum 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: 1 year fixed term contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Shift basis - 5 days out of 6. Any 7.5h between 07:30 and 20:00. Occasionally we will operate on Sundays.

Application procedure

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£24,000.00 per year

Benefits: