Job Title:                                             Production Kitchen - Packing Assistant (option of 3 days off/week) 

 

Reporting To:                                     Kitchen Manager 

 

Salary Range:                                          £27,007.50 per annum 

 

Contract Type:                                  Permanent, full-time 

 

Location:                                             Felix’s Kitchen, Poplar 

Hours/Days per week:                      37.5 hours per week, Shift basis 4 or 5 days out of 6. Either 4 x 10 hour days or 5 x 8 hour days. Occasionally we will operate on Sundays, but ordinarily we are closed Sundays. 

 

Requirements:                                       The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently   have the right to work in the UK.  

 

 

 About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger. 

Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process. 

 

Purpose of the Job 

We are looking for the Packing Assistant to play a key role to assist the Head of Packing & Kitchen Management 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 for maintaining the quality and standards of the kitchen and ensuring that all meals and/or components of meals are packed correctly.  You will assist other staff and volunteers when they need help, ensuring the smooth running of the operation. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

 

 

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. You will enjoy the variety of working with a diverse team and an ever-changing workforce of volunteers. 

 

Essential Criteria 

 Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role  

 

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

 

At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. 

Application procedure 

Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 

 

Recruitment timeline 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.