Food Packer

Food Packer


Company
Cocotte - Healthy Rotisserie
Location
London
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
18 days ago
Via
via LinkedIn

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
Q How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
Q What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Q Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
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