Kimchi Production Assistant

2 days ago


Mitcham, United Kingdom Korea Foods Company Full time

**About Korea Foods Company**:
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.

We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.

**Position in Organisation**:

- Reports To: Production Manager

**Key Responsibilities**:
Carrying out daily Kimchi Production duties:

- Ensuring the kimchi recipe is being followed accordingly and accurately
- Preparing fresh ingredients by hand and knife, including raw vegetable products
- Salting the vegetables to draw out the water
- Managing all the Critical Control Points (CCPs) of the fermentation process
- Monitoring temperatures to foster the growth of species
- Packing and accurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift, and in spec for packaging dates
- Ensuring products are produced on time
- Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels
- Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of kimchi preparation methods
- Ensuring correct use, storage and stock level management of relevant raw materials (etc)
- Maintaining a high standard of food safety and hygiene standards throughout the production
- Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard

**Person Specification**:

- Over 1 year experience working in a kimchi production environment or similar position in previous employment is desired but not essential as training will be given
- To be aware, adhere to and understand Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations, safe methods of work including the handling and use of knives and machinery. Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 qualification is essential. HACCP level is essential (if not available training will be provided)
- Experience in kitchen, food preparation, bakery environment would be beneficial
- Full flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends in line with business needs
- Capable of physical work
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English
- Ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Strong record keeping abilities
- Positive and committed attitude to work
- Demonstrate a passion for the industry

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mitcham, CR4 2JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any limitations on shift arrangement?
- If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.
- When are you available to start the new role?
- Are you able to lift and move mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg when receiving delivery?
- Do you have Kimchi production experience?

**Experience**:

- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Hygiene Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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