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Food Preparation Assistant (Sunday only)

Where

Appleby Magna, Swadlincote

Type

Part-time

Closing

27 March 2026

Salary

£7.55-£12.21 per hour

Company

Saffron Catering

Sunday only - 9.00 am to 5.30 pm

Are you passionate about food and keen to work in a fast-paced production environment?

Based at our Saffron HQ in Swadlincote

We're looking for a Food Production Assistant to assist in providing a link between our Nights team and Day team and help craft high-quality food products that our customers love.

If you have experience in food production and are looking for a busy kitchen job for Sunday's only, we'd love to hear from you. What matters most to us is a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a keen eye for detail. This person will be supporting our Food Trucks Team to help them be fully stocked with food before leaving for their routes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Food prep – Assist with the preparation and assembly of ingredients for daily production, including making wraps, and cooking off pies/pasties etc.

Production support – Operate and maintain equipment to ensure efficient, timely output.

Quality checks – Help maintain high standards for consistency, presentation, and hygiene.

Packaging & labelling – Support accurate and efficient packing and labelling for delivery.

Clean & organised workspace – Ensure your area is tidy and food-safe at all times.

Stock support – Help monitor and replenish ingredients and packaging materials as needed.

What's In It for You:

Full training provided – experience required

Supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunities to grow and develop your career within the business

1 day a week

Be part of a growing local business with a strong reputation

Who We Are:

Saffron Catering has built a strong reputation across the Midlands for friendly, bespoke, and indulgent catering. We use the best seasonal and local produce to create menus tailored to our clients' unique ideas and events. Behind the scenes, our passionate team keeps everything running smoothly – and you could be part of that success.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a short cover letter to Nicki at [email protected]

Application deadline: Friday 27th March

Interviews: From 23rd March onwards

Join us and help produce food that puts smiles on faces every day.

We can't wait to meet you!

Previous applicants need not apply - all applicants must live locally

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