Food production jobs are an important part of the UK’s manufacturing industry. From planting and picking food to working in a food factory, there are many different roles to try.
The food production sector is split into four main types: baked goods, meat, drinks and dairy.
What are the different food production jobs?
There are many different food production jobs available:
Bottling operator
As a bottling operator, you will control machinery to package drinks, sauces and other liquids.
You will need to be efficient and work quickly and accurately, as part of a busy production line.
Food production operative
You will be involved in different stages of processing food, including sorting, washing, cutting, freezing and packaging. This is a role where you can learn many transferable skills and gain experience for other roles.
You will need good attention to detail and to be able to follow instructions closely.
Operations team manager
Food operations team managers oversee daily planning and production in food production workplaces. You will be responsible for making sure your team hits targets for quality control, productivity and more.
You will need to be confident with good communication skills, as you will be managing a team.
What skills do you need to work in food production?
- Organisation – you will need to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good personal hygiene – you will need to follow strict hygiene guidelines
- Attention to detail – it is important to be thorough and pay close attention to what you are doing
- Stamina – you may be standing up for long periods of time
- Communication skills – you will be working as part of a team, so you will need to work well with others.
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