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Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Stevenage Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a hands-on leader who’s as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. This site provides a breakfast, lunch and vending for our client. As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You’ll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it’s your own. What You’ll Be Doing: • Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house., • Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day., • Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision., • Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact., • Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times., • Proven experience as a Chef Manager with strong operational experience., • A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery., • Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy., • A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships., • Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Personality behind every plate Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Job Reference: com/1112/99752001/52780110/SU #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Supply Chain Operations Manager £50,000 + Shares + Health etc Hitchin At OGT, they’re not just making snacks, they’re rewriting the rulebook on how people fuel. They have created the world’s first wrapper-free, oat-based energy bar: no plastic, no waste, just real ingredients protected by an innovative natural coating. Cleaner, smarter, high-performance nutrition that’s better for people and the planet. That mission demands a supply chain and operation that runs with precision, pace, and purpose. That’s where you come in. As Supply Chain & Operations Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of the business. Forecasting demand, building production plans, managing material flow, and ensuring the factory delivers exactly what’s needed, when it’s needed, without compromise. If the plan works, the operation works. And if the operation works, the mission moves forward. This is the role for someone who loves creating structure in fast-moving environments, thrives on fixing problems before they occur, and takes pride in planning and delivering operational excellence. What You’ll Be Responsible For Forecasting & Planning • Build accurate forecasts aligned with sales and customer demand, • Convert forecasts into realistic production schedules across daily, weekly, and long-term horizons, • Balance labour, capacity, raw materials, and changeovers to optimise throughput, • Ensure material availability through smart inventory management and supplier coordination Own the Production Operation • Oversee day-to-day factory performance across shifts, • Lead and develop production teams with clear goals, standards, and accountability, • Ensure production plans are executed OTIF, safely, and at the right quality, • Strengthen communication between planning, production, technical, and commercial teams Performance, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement • Drive improvements in efficiency, labour utilisation, yield, and waste, • Identify bottlenecks before they become problems, • Keep production rhythm predictable, stable, and resilient, • Maintain tight control of KPIs across planning and operations Quality, Safety & Compliance • Maintain high hygiene, food safety, and audit standards, • Embed safe systems of work across all areas, • Protect the integrity of a product built on innovation and trust Hands-On Problem Solving • Step in when needed to unblock issues and keep schedules on track, • Work side-by-side with teams to keep the operation moving smoothly What You’ll Bring • Experience in supply chain, planning, or operations in food, FMCG, or another fast-moving environment, • Strong forecasting, scheduling, and planning skills, • A proven ability to lead and develop teams, • A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance, • Calm, structured decision-making with a hands-on mindset, • A problem-solver who thrives in pace and enjoys building the systems that keep things flowing Why OGT? You’ll be helping scale a product that’s cleaner for people, smarter for performance, and better for the planet, right at the point where planning, production, and purpose meet. If you want to make a real impact on how the world fuels, this is the role.

Technical Trainer, Food Manufacturing Location: Stevenage & Leicester (dual-site role) Contract: Full-time, Permanent At Europe Snacks Ltd, our ambition is simple – to be a great place to work. We put our values of Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Care at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for a Technical Trainer who will bring these to life across our Stevenage and Leicester sites. About the role As Technical Trainer, you’ll play a key role in building a strong food safety, quality and compliance culture. You’ll design, deliver and continuously improve technical training that meets customer, legal and audit requirements, while supporting our teams to perform at their best every day. You’ll work closely with the Head of L&D, Technical and Operations teams to ensure our people have the right skills, at the right time and that our training is always audit-ready and easy to evidence. This is a dual-site role, with regular presence required at both our Stevenage and Leicester sites. What you’ll be doing Training delivery & design • Deliver core technical training including:, • Food Safety Levels 1, 2 & 3, • HACCP Level 2, • GMP & Foreign Body Control, • Allergen Awareness, • Average Weight, • Food Defense & GMP, • Design, review and update training materials in partnership with the Head of L&D and Technical team., • Tailor content to different roles, shifts and learning styles. Training coordination & systems (Papaya LMS) • Maintain and monitor training plans using our Papaya Learning Management System., • Manage training requests, calendars and external course bookings., • Ensure all training activity is fully documented, tracked and reportable for internal and external audits. Training needs analysis & reporting • Work with managers and SMEs to identify training needs across both sites., • Plan training in line with operational priorities and shift patterns., • Create and share monthly training compliance reports for key stakeholders. Trainer oversight & onboarding • Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessments and performance data., • Support and enhance onboarding and induction programmes across both sites., • Assess, coach and audit trained trainers to maintain consistent standards. Audit & compliance support • Support preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits., • Ensure training records and documentation are always audit-ready., • Help implement and follow up on audit action plans related to training and competence. How success will be measured • Food safety training compliance % by site and team, • Audit readiness of training documentation and reduction in training-related non-conformances, • Trainer performance and delegate feedback scores, • Completion rates for SOP and role-specific training by department About you You’re passionate about food safety, people development and doing things the right way. You’re confident in front of a room, comfortable on the factory floor, and able to influence at all levels. Personal qualities • Calm, credible and professional – even under pressure., • Able to give clear, timely and honest feedback in a constructive way., • Collaborative, knowing when to support, when to challenge and when to hold the line., • Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion., • Able to inspire and support colleagues, while tackling performance issues early., • A proactive self-starter who seeks out stakeholders and “customer pain points” and follows through on commitments., • Flexible, adaptable and resilient – a role model for embracing and enabling change. Qualifications (essential) • Level 4 Food Safety, • HACCP certified (minimum Level 2), • Recognised training qualification – e.g. L3 Award in Education & Training (formerly PTLLS) Experience • Experience in food manufacturing or a similar highly regulated environment., • Proven experience delivering food safety and compliance training., • Confident using a Learning Management System (e.g. Papaya) to manage training plans and records., • Experience creating and reporting on training compliance metrics. Skills • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills – able to engage diverse audiences., • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with credibility at all levels., • Highly organised, with strong planning and time management skills., • High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation., • Confident creating training content for different learning styles and literacy levels., • Good IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word (intermediate to advanced). What we offer • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Referral programme, • A growing business where your contribution will have real impact, • A supportive team culture that lives our values of Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Care Work location: In person, across our Stevenage and Leicester sites.

HR Advisor – manufacturing Location: Stevenage Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented HR Advisor to join a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing and food production business supplying leading retailers across the UK. Working closely with the Site HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting a large operational workforce and ensuring the delivery of an efficient, consistent, and compliant HR service. The site operates within a high-volume, time-sensitive environment, so your ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong relationships with both managers and employees will be key. This is an excellent step for an experienced HR professional looking to broaden their exposure across the full HR remit — from employee engagement to ER case management, recruitment and continuous improvement. The business offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities, including CIPD qualification support and structured career progression. The role: Provide first-line advice, coaching, and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of HR policies and procedures. Prepare and issue contracts of employment, variations, and associated documentation for weekly and salaried employees. Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity including interview scheduling, offer letters, onboarding, and compliance checks. Deliver engaging induction sessions and coordinate “train-the-trainer” sessions for agency staff. Compile and analyse HR data and monthly KPI reports to identify trends and support management decisions. Track and manage probationary reviews, absence triggers, holiday entitlement, and other key employment milestones. Support employee relations activity including investigation meetings, disciplinary hearings, and grievance processes. Support learning and development activity including internal functional skills training, MHE certification, and health & safety compliance. Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, recommending efficiencies, and promoting best practice. Collaborate closely with agency partners to ensure full compliance with onboarding, right-to-work, and training standards. Support employee engagement initiatives, site events, and well-being campaigns to promote a positive workplace culture. Provide advisory support during audits and internal compliance reviews. The person: Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified (or Level 3 with a commitment to progress). Proven HR experience in a fast-paced, operational setting — manufacturing, food production, logistics or FMCG preferred. Strong understanding of HR processes and employment law fundamentals. Excellent IT literacy including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HRIS platforms. High level of accuracy, organisation, and professional integrity. Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels. Strong numeracy, data handling, and reporting capability. Proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Passionate about people, development, and driving a positive employee experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to progress your HR career within a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation that values its people, promotes development, and encourages continuous improvement across every part of the employee journey. To apply please email your CV to rachel.hughes or call 0115 870 0115 for more details

About Us: Quest Employment is partnering with a leading food production manufactory in Stevenage, committed to delivering high-quality products to customers. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Production Team Leader to join their dynamic team. Job Description: As a Team Leader, you will be crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of food production lines. You will supervise a team of production operatives, maintain safety and quality standards, and ensure production targets are met. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff. Ensure production schedules are met with minimal downtime. Maintain high standards of product quality and safety. Train and mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance. Monitor and report on production metrics. Implement and enforce health and safety regulations. Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Collaborate with other departments to optimize production processes. Requirements: Proven experience in a supervisory role within a food production or manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting. Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule. Shifts: Sunday to Wednesday Wednesday to Saturday Shift Hours: Day Shift: 07:00 - 19:00 Night Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Comprehensive training and onboarding program. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. TPBN1_UKTJ

This role involves managing food safety and health & safety enforcement casework, with flexibility across remote and on-site work. Manage a full range of food safety and health & safety enforcement casework. Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.

Role Requirements : * Inspecting categories C, D and Es * No Enforcement involved just a carbon copy required * Experience within a Local Authority and a proven track record of conducting Food Inspections * Higher Certificate in Food Control (or equivalent) BSc (Hons) Environmental Healt

Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety Contract: Initial 3 month ongoing contract Salary: £57 to £67 per hour umbrella Location: Surrey Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to make an impact within a proactive and forward

What you'll be doing as the Food Safety Manager Own the Food Safety & Quality Management System, ensuring policies, manuals, allergen control and documentation remain current, compliant and audit-ready. Food Safety Manager Norfolk Permanent | £36,000 - £40,000 d. This is a standou

Divisional Health & Safety Lead (Multi-Site) – Food & FMCG - Senior Leadership Role!. Lead and influence the health and safety agenda across multiple large-scale food manufacturing sites. This is a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact within a respected and growing food business.

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With offices in London and Wellingborough, Food Alert is a leading food safety and health & safety consultancy working across the UK. Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and records audits at client premises. A solid background in food safety and health & safety auditing, ideally

A food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead food safety and quality teams. Relevant qualifications in food science or certifications like HACCP Level 4 are beneficial. This role includes ensuring compliance with food legislation and ma

Responsibilities include maintaining service excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and managing the site budget.

A leading food manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Technical Manager in the United Kingdom to drive food quality and safety across production sites. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to managing tea

Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. With food at the heart of every pupil's development, we are looking to recruit an organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Pastry Assistant who understands lar

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.You

You will be responsible for supervising care delivery, ensuring safety, and supporting service users to lead as ordinary a life as possible. Ensure service users’ welfare, safety, and participation in daily routines.

Residential Support Worker Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £24,604.Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £27,107.Location: Southampton Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation Who are we? Budwood, a par

The senior will support with the monitoring of the home within the childrens homes regulations and Standards, they will support with all aspects of Health and Safety Legislation. All aspects of Health and Safety Sustain and develop the administration systems, recording systems, and repair work, so t

Residential Support Worker Location: Crawley, West Sussex Contract: Part- Time, permanent Starting Salary: Base salary: of £20,950.FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to £22,630.Salary after probation: Base salary of £21,824.FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to £23,504.Specif

Are you passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence? Boccard UK is looking for an experienced. Advise and assist management on all statutory and company health & safety requirements. Investigate incidents and prepare reports and safety statistics.

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker Location: Guilford, Surrey Contract: Full Time, permanent Starting Salary: Base salary of £30,223.Salary after probation: Base salary of £31,555.Specific Hours : Approx 40 hours per week - shift pattern Apple Orchard has five homes in Surrey and West Sus

Are you a meticulous and dedicated health & safety specialist who has a passion for safety management and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance!. Professional qualification in Health and Safety (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent), or practical health and safety experience in the ma

You will work closely with project teams to implement the company's safety procedures, carry out site audits, and drive a proactive health & safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional to work on high-profile commercial fit out projects across Central London, supportin

Shape culture through audits, training and behavioural safety initiatives. Supporting SHEQ Advisors and site teams to drive a proactive safety culture.

Are you an experienced Safety Advisor, that has the ability to inspire and drive a successful Health and Safety Team forward, to continue their positive contribution on Civil Engineering projects across the Southern Region?. If you’re ready to apply your Health & Safety experience within a highly

The successful candidate will maintain and improve upon the existing Health & Safety strategy, whilst also taking responsibility for shaping future Health, Safety and Environmental policy across the business. Candidates should have relevant HSSEQ (IOSH, NEBOSH) qualifications, coupled with experienc

Collaborate with departments and the Head of Health and Safety to develop and implement effective, best-practice safety systems. Evaluate and update existing health and safety procedures to align with new legislation or policy changes. Perform regular site inspections/audits and prepare detailed rep

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations, standards, and industry best practices. Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Quality Management). Strong knowledge of relevant safety, health, environmental, and quality regulati

We are seeking an experience SHEQ professional to lead and manage the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and company policies. The role will drive continuous improvement, foster a strong safety culture,

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK.Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and develop

To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service.

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham.With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways includi

Southern Housing on the Isle of Wight.You will work as part of a team providing personalised care and support to residents and people who use our services in line with established care and support plans.You will work with older people, frail elderly, people with a learning disability and autism, peo

Are you a compassionate, reliable and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding Support Worker job in the LL40 2SP area? We’re looking for caring people to join our friendly team supporting adults with a range of needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.Why Join Us as a Support

Join Our Team as a Support Worker Make a difference after school and at the weekend!.Saturdays (10am-2pm) 10 hours a week.Monday-Friday (10am-2pm) 20 hours a week.Our client has needs such as autism and challenging behaviour.This role offers a unique opportunity to help our young client thrive both

At YMCA DownsLink Group, .We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.Eastbourne Foyer houses 34 young people, while our two Hailsham properties houses 10 young people, all with shared communal facilities.Ac

We are looking for a passionate.As a Senior you will lead a team of support workers to deliver a high standard of care at all times.You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions.The successful candidate must have;.NVQ Level 3 in Residential

Are you looking for a part time role, for early evening shifts?.Would you love a rewarding role, supporting children with complex health needs in their own homes?.Come and join Active Care in the Home.This is to work across two children's packages of care.St Columb Major: supporting a little boy wit

Housing Support Worker Temporary - Permanent £17 Umbrella Hours: 37.Whalley Range Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker in Manchester.Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker includes

At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn't be who we are today.We're always looking for hard-wo

Are you a Psychology graduate or an SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to take your next step into the education sector? This School Support Worker role in Stevenage could be the perfect opportunity to begin your career supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.Position:

Our approach is built around emotional safety, trust, and consistent daily routines, helping children build confidence, develop independence, and look forward to a brighter future.

Join our team at Jane Lewis Healthcare as an Agency Care Assistant in the Neston area!.Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare agency that puts people first, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting those most vulnerable.As this is an agency position you would be offered shifts in

Autism Support Worker - Slough.Interested in helping young children with mental health needs?.Passionate about making a difference?.Aspirations of working in the education sector?.A great opportunity is available for an Autism Support Worker in a lovely school in Slough.You will be working directly

At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn't be who we are today.We're always on the hun

Behaviour Support Worker Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am