Catering-Prep Operative

• 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

• 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

Food Hygiene certificate

• 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