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Kefir Assistant

Ki Kefir
Arlington, East Sussex

Posted: 29 May 2025

Deadline: 12 Jul 2025

Compensation: £13.20 per hour

Paid Part-time Flexible hours

Job description

🥛 Part-Time Kefir Making Assistant Wanted 

Help Us Build Something Beautiful (and Bubbly!)

We're KiKefir, a small but mighty startup making delicious, gut-loving kefir with care & craft. As we grow, we need an extra pair of capable hands to support our fast-paced production process — and maybe even have a laugh while we’re at it.

If you're reliable, energetic, and not afraid to lift a drum of milk or two, we want to hear from you!

🔧 The Role

• 📍 Location: Arlington, BN26 6SH
• 📅 Tuesdays & Wednesday, 10-11 hours split over 2 days. 
• 🕒 Part-time with potential to grow as we do
• 💰 £13.20 per hour
• 🍶 Free kefir subscription as a staff perk!

🥄 What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting in small-batch kefir production: mixing, fermenting, bottling, and labelling
• Lifting and moving heavy drums of milk and boxes of bottles — you’ll need to be physically up for it
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
• Taking initiative to problem-solve and keep things running smoothly 
• Adapting to change — things move quickly in a startup, and your flexibility will be essential!

👀 What We’re Looking For

Experience in food production or kitchens is a bonus, but not essential — we care more about your attitude and energy.

We need someone who is:

• ⚡ Fast and efficient – but doesn't cut corners
• 🎯 Precise and accurate – especially when measuring and bottling
• 🔄 Flexible – comfortable with shifting priorities and processes as we learn and grow
• 🧠 Proactive and solution-focused – able to work independently when needed
• 🤪 Positive and a little silly – Business is all about problem-solving, someone who embraces thiswith a good sense of humour helps!
• 💬 Honest and communicative – someone we can trust and rely on
• 💪 Hard-working and hands-on – happy to muck in with whatever’s needed, as a start up we have to wear many hats!
• 🤝 A true team player

🌿 Why Work With Us?

• Be part of an exciting, health-focused startup at the early stages of growth
• Get hands-on experience in artisanal food production
• Enjoy a free kefir subscription
• Work in a supportive, no-ego environment where initiative is celebrated
• Flexible hours and room to grow as we expand

Learn more about us: www.kikefir.com

Let’s ferment something amazing together.

Application information

📩 To apply, send a short intro and your CV (or just tell us about yourself!) to hello@kikefir.com

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