Empanada Production Assistant (Part-Time)

September 3, 2026

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Location: Walthamstow (Production Kitchen)

Hours: Part time (≈20 hrs/week)

Shifts:

2 Weekdays / week 7:00-16:00
OPTIONAL: weekend farmer’s market stall

Hourly rate: Starting at £13.15/h

Start date: 21/9/26

We’re looking for a hands-on Empanada Production Assistant to join our kitchen team and support our Empanada Chef in producing our popular handmade empanadas.

This is a great opportunity for someone with kitchen experience who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and grow with the role. You’ll work closely with our chef to prepare fillings, assemble empanadas, and bake them fresh for our shops and customers.

Over time, the role will involve learning the full production process so that you can confidently step in and run production when our chef is on leave.

There is also the option to take on an extra day selling empanadas at a weekend farmer’s market (if of interest).

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting our Empanada Chef with day-to-day production
Preparing ingredients and assisting with fillings and dough
Assembling empanadas with care and consistency
Baking empanadas using a commercial oven
Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and efficient
Learning the full production workflow with the aim of eventually running production independently when needed
OPTIONAL: Selling empanadas at a weekend Farmer’s Market

What We’re Looking For

Someone with previous kitchen experience
Experience baking and operating a commercial oven
Hardworking, focused and comfortable maintaining a good pace
Organised and reliable with a good eye for detail
Familiarity with empanadas (experience making them is a bonus!)
Someone keen to learn, take ownership and grow into the role

Why Work With Us?

40% staff discount
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, mission-led business
Potential for this part-time role to develop into a full-time position
Work somewhere that feels good—ethically, socially and creatively

How to Apply

If this sounds like the job for you, please send us your CV and a few lines about yourself and why you would like to join to hiring@nourishedcommunities.com.

About Nourished Communities

Nourished Communities is a growing network of local food shops celebrating seasonal produce, sustainable supply chains, and independent makers. Born out of a farmer’s market in lockdown, we now have four shops and a warehouse across North London and a vibrant customer community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £13.15 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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