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Food Packer
Company
Cocotte - Healthy Rotisserie
Location
London
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
• Job Title:** Packing Assistant (CPK)
• Location:** CPK Central Production Kitchen
• Hours:** 20 hours per week
• Shift:** Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week)
### **About the Role**
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers.
### **Key Responsibilities**
• Pack food items according to company specifications.
• Label products accurately with the correct information.
• Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage where required.
• Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed.
### **Requirements**
• Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided).
### **What We Offer**
• 20 hours per week with consistent shifts.
• **Free staff meal during your shift.**
• Full training provided.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!
• Location:** CPK Central Production Kitchen
• Hours:** 20 hours per week
• Shift:** Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week)
### **About the Role**
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers.
### **Key Responsibilities**
• Pack food items according to company specifications.
• Label products accurately with the correct information.
• Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage where required.
• Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed.
### **Requirements**
• Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided).
### **What We Offer**
• 20 hours per week with consistent shifts.
• **Free staff meal during your shift.**
• Full training provided.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for packing jobs in UK warehouses in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing job workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £10.50 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level packing roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate for hours above 40 per week.
How many hours per week can I legally work in a UK packing job without overtime approval?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week for packing jobs is capped at 48 hours including overtime unless you opt out in writing. Employers must provide at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year for full-time packing staff equating to 28 days including bank holidays. Night shift packing roles require additional health assessments every 2 years.
Which documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport or birth certificate, National Insurance number, and proof of address dated within 3 months. Right to work documents such as a UK visa or settled status share code are mandatory for all packing positions even for UK citizens.
What tax code applies to packing job wages in the UK for 2026?
As per HMRC, the default tax code for packing job employees is 1257L allowing £12,570 of tax-free earnings in the 2026/27 tax year. Packing workers earning under £50,270 pay 20% income tax on amounts above the personal allowance with 8% National Insurance deducted from weekly pay above £242.
