We're recruiting for a Production Assistant!
Part Time & Farm kitchen based May (or ASAP)- September.
Listed 25/02/2026. Closing 4pm 13/03/2026.
Applications should be made to hello@saffronicecream.co.uk, with a CV and cover letter to Dominic Parry.
A Little About Us
At Saffron Ice Cream Company, we truly love what we do — and we’re proud that our customers love it too.
The company was started by a boy in his mums kitchen, with a love for exceptional quality ice cream which celebrates the local area, and has grown into a major regional producer. For the past 16 years, we’ve been expertly crafting ice cream, vegan ice cream, refreshing sorbets, and even ice cream for dogs from a family-owned farm just outside Saffron Walden. We produce fresh ice cream every single day and have worked hard to win multiple national and regional awards, including Great Taste Awards.
We supply independent shops, cafés, restaurants, farm shops and attractions across East Anglia, and we also meet our customers face-to-face at local events. Relationships matter hugely to us — we know many of our customers personally, as they do us, and that’s something we’re very proud of.
Our Team
We’re a small, close-knit team where everyone plays an important role. There’s no corporate hierarchy here — we work collaboratively, support one another, and genuinely enjoy what we do. Our work ethos is very much ‘let’s support each other to get the job done, and successfully’.
Because we’re a family-run business, culture matters. We celebrate milestones, successes, and seasonal moments together, with multiple team get-togethers throughout the year. Whether it’s marking a great sales period, launching new flavours, or celebrating at Christmas, we believe hard work should be recognised and enjoyed as a team.
Why We’re Hiring
We need an extra pair of hands over the summer! Things get very busy here over the summer months as lots of ice cream is made and sold and we need to be efficent.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is willing to put the effort in!
- Is happy working as part of a small team
- Can ensure us they can work May-September.
You’ll need to be presentable and happy to work in a food production environment.
What the Role Looks Like
· Helping with the production of ice cream
· Gathering packaging and preparing it for filling
· Picking and loading of customer orders
· Loading and unloading stock from HQ to our offsite freezer storage
· General cleaning of utensils / clothing etc.
Working With Us
- Reporting to: Harry Bond, Production Manager but working under Matt Wallman, Production Co-ordinator
- Based at our HQ near Saffron Walden
- Full food safety training will be provided
Hours:
- Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm. There is likely overtime available on Mondays and Fridays
- There may be weekend event work available where help is needed
Salary & Benefits
- Dependant on age and experience
Our Vision
We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built for quality, craftsmanship, and doing things properly — and we want to keep raising the bar. Our aim is to be recognised as one of the most respected and sought-after artisan ice cream producers in the region, known not just for our products but for the way we do business.
If you’re enthusiastic, and excited by the idea of helping a family-run artisan brand operate successfully this summer, we’d genuinely love to hear from you.