Production Assistant – Honesty Group (Food Production Kitchen)
About Us
Honesty Group is a people-first, community-led food business. We run coffee shops, pubs, farm shops and our own food production kitchen, where everything is made by hand using fresh, seasonal ingredients (where possible). We care about honest food, sustainability, and looking after our people.
The Role
We’re looking for a Production Assistant to join our food production team, supporting our chefs and bakers to prepare, portion and pack the food that supplies our coffee shops and wholesale customers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where quality, food safety and teamwork really matter.
What You’ll Do
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Support chefs and bakers with food prep and basic production tasks
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Portion, label and pack products for delivery
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Follow recipes, specs and production plans
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Carry out food safety, temperature and hygiene checks
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Keep the kitchen, equipment and work areas clean and organised
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Help with stock rotation, deliveries and storage
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Work to production deadlines and quality standards
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Follow all Honesty Group food safety and health & safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
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Previous kitchen or food production experience (helpful but not essential – full training provided)
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A positive, reliable team player
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Good attention to detail and pride in doing things properly
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Willingness to learn and develop food production skills
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Flexible to work early starts / shift patterns if required
What You’ll Get
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Secure employment contract
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Pay aligned with National Living Wage
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Full training and development opportunities
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Free meal on duty
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20% off all Honesty products
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Discounted Cookery School courses
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Employee Wellness Programme (workshops, challenges and wellbeing resources)
Progression
Many of our chefs, bakers, supervisors and managers started in entry-level roles. We love supporting people to grow within production, front of house, and across the wider business.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a few lines about why you’d like to work with Honesty Group and what “honesty” means to you.
Cake Maker in Newbury employer: Bakery
At Honesty Group, we pride ourselves on being a people-first, community-led business that values our employees as much as our customers. As a Bakery Driver, you'll enjoy a fulfilling role with permanent hours, no drop targets, and the opportunity to grow through training in other departments, all while delivering fresh, handmade food to our local community. With a supportive work culture and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those who appreciate routine and responsibility in a vibrant environment.
