Hygiene Operative

Palethorpes business produces chilled savoury rolls, savoury hot pies, pasties and slices. The business has been producing products in this category since 1852 and innovation is high on its agenda. Palethorpes has a strong culture of consumer insight. This is underpinned by in-depth food knowledge, with dedicated on-site development chefs working on new products that are driven by food values and quality.

In the last 18 months, the business has invested £2 million to develop a unique chef-inspired cooking method, which produces consistently succulent meat. This is the first use of this technique in the market and has enabled Palethorpes to grow its market presence by winning substantial new business. Using the new technique, Palethorpes has developed several award-winning varieties of hot water short crust pastry pies.

To safeguard your own health and safety and that of others by practicing safe behaviours on site.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure the factory equipment and environment are kept and maintained to a high degree of cleanliness.
• Basic understanding of food microbiology, covering Hygiene Awareness
• Standard and deep cleaning of food process machinery
• Ensure all equipment returned is food and safety compliant
• Completion of relevant paperwork
• Understand the appropriate Health & safety procedures
• Assisting in general amenities and hygiene duties if and when required
• Skills Required:
  • Attention to detail within hygiene duties
  • Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
  • Ability to carry out both Standard and deep cleaning practices
  • Awareness of Health & Safety within Hygiene practices
  • Work within a team structure with a ‘Can do’ approach
  • Good communication
  • Organised with attention to detail