At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and pack fresh produce in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Company: Join a family-run business that values quality, integrity, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Weekly grocery discounts, birthday leave, early wage access, and career progression.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a supportive team atmosphere await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a team that takes pride in quality food preparation and safety.
- Qualifications: Experience with knife skills and a good understanding of food hygiene.
The predicted salary is between 27360 - 29120 £ per year.
Location: Camberwell
Full-time: Day Shift
Salary: Starting £13 to £14 (depending on skills)
About Us
At Smith & Brock, we’re not just in the business of fresh produce, we’re in the business of people, relationships, and responsibility. As a proudly family-run company, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in quality without compromise, integrity in every interaction, and sustainability that safeguards the future.
The Role
As a Catering-Prep Operative at Uncle Reg, you’ll be hands-on in our production kitchen preparing, cutting, and packing fresh produce to the highest standards of quality and food safety. If you take pride in your knife work and enjoy being part of a team that keeps things moving, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cutting, slicing, and preparing fresh fruit, vegetables, and other produce to specification and portion size
- Packing and labelling finished products accurately, ready for dispatch to customers
- Following recipes, prep sheets, and cutting guides to ensure consistency across every batch
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic workstation throughout your shift
- Complying with all food safety, HACCP, and allergen procedures at all times
- Working at pace to meet production targets without compromising on quality
- Supporting colleagues across the prep area as needed and contributing to a positive team environment
- Reporting any quality issues, equipment faults, or safety concerns to your line manager promptly
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with knife skills and cutting techniques, whether from a professional kitchen, catering, or food production background
- A good understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices (a Food Hygiene certificate is a bonus, but not essential)
- Keen attention to detail, portion consistency and presentation matter to our customers
- A reliable, hardworking attitude with the ability to maintain focus and speed over a full shift
- Comfortable working in a chilled production environment
- Flexible and willing to cover both early (7am–4pm) and late (2pm–11pm) shift patterns
- A team player who communicates well and supports those around them
What’s In It for You
- Enjoy a weekly shop of groceries including vegetables and fruit at company price
- Refer a Friend bonus
- Extra day of holiday for your birthday
- Earned Wage Access, early access to your wages before payday
- 30% off at Sylva Café
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Career Progression, we grow our own talent, and many of our team have built long careers with us
Catering-Prep Operative employer: Smith & Brock Ltd
At Smith & Brock Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering our Delivery Drivers a supportive workplace culture and the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant food scene in London. With benefits like weekly fresh produce, a refer-a-friend bonus, and flexible contract options, we ensure our team feels valued and motivated while delivering high-quality products to leading restaurants across the city.
