Production Assistant - Creamery

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join us at Daylesford Organic Farm’s Creamery, where we craft award-winning organic milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, and kefir trusted by our customers.

You will support smooth, safe, and quality-driven production of our organic dairy products. Work closely with the Head Cheesemaker and Technical Team to maintain and grow our product excellence.

SALARY: £12.70 per hour
HOURS: 40 hours, Monday to Friday 6:00-14.30

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the award-winning standard of all Daylesford Organic products
• Follow production and HACCP plans precisely for all products
• Process, pack, and label finished goods per specifications
• Handle all products with care, ensuring safety and quality standards
• Ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times
• Working safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed at a fulfilment rate of 98% or above
• Minimise wastage levels as much as possible
• Comply with the Creamery's internal audit requirements
• Aid the Creamery Quality & Operations Manager in the fulfilment of the Creamery's annual financial/budgetary targets
• Participate in the effective communication amongst the team regarding any changes to recipes, procedures and/or operational needs, and amongst the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescales

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Teamwork and willing to coordinate closely with the wider team
• Good standard of personal and food hygiene
• Strong communication
• Time management skills to ensure efficient workflow
• A strong balance of speed and efficiency to maintain high standards of work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Passion for organic farming principles and sustainable food production practices
• Flexibility and adaptability to support various tasks within the creamery as required

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.