Prep Room Operative – Food Production
📍 Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
⏰ Hours:
• Monday to Friday – 7:00am or 8:00am start until finish
• Occasional Saturdays and Bank Holidays may be required
We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Prep Room Operatives to join a busy food production team in Downham Market. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for ongoing work with potential for a permanent position.
About the Role
As a Prep Room Operative, you will be responsible for preparing fresh produce for production while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
Your duties will include:
• Produce Preparation – trimming, peeling, slicing and preparing fresh produce according to written specifications
• Machinery & Tool Usage – safely operating knives and specialised preparation machines
• Production Targets – following daily production sheets to meet customer requirements
• Maintenance – reporting any equipment issues or breakdowns to supervisors
• Hygiene & Safety – maintaining a clean and organised work area and following strict food safety and HACCP procedures.
Working Environment
• Working in a chilled or refrigerated production room
• Mixed team of male and female operatives
• Some heavy lifting involved in the role
Due to food safety regulations, the following are not permitted in the prep room:
• Jewellery or piercings
• False nails
• False eyelashes
• Nail varnish
What We Are Looking For
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Good attention to detail
• Good knife skills (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good work ethic and reliability
What We Offer
• Ongoing work with the potential for a permanent position
• Opportunities for development within a supportive team
• Friendly and professional working environment
If you are motivated, reliable and looking for stable work, we would love to hear from you