Meat Market Operative

Overview – Kepak Group

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. Our meat is sourced primarily from quality assured farms and our beef and lamb are pasture-grazed for most of the year.

Be it fresh meat crafted by our master butchers (such as McIntosh Donald and St. Merryn) or our famous brands (such as Rustler’s, Big Al’s and John Stone), we offer a total foodservice solution with the premium quality our customer's demand.

Kepak Mclntosh Donald are looking for a Meat Market Operative to join our team on full-time basis.

Working Pattern: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am (need to be flexible with finish time)

Role Purpose

Responsible for stock movement and rotation of red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOP’s.

Requirements:
• Unload product from chills, moving to designated location
• Handling product with care and consideration to maintaining quality and yields of meat
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
• Minimise and manage waste effectively/as instructed
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the meat market, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed ·
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields
• Complying with Company’s health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in the role.

Attributes, Skills and Experience

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork.
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance.
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals.
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business.
• Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial.
• Able to work in chilled environment · Manual handling ability and awareness.
• Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels.
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets.
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to change and production demands.

Benefits:
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.