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  • Production Kitchen Supervisor
    Production Kitchen Supervisor
    hace 12 días
    £32000–£34000 anual
    Jornada completa
    London

    Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager (Kitchen Operations) Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Are you looking for a new role in an exciting, fast-growing company? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help transform the health of people and the planet through food? We have the perfect role for you. We're Planthood, one of the fastest-growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've now cooked over 4 million meals, featured on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown 300%+ year-on-year. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Kitchen Supervisor to help lead our kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our kitchen team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the daily food preparation and cooking processes, while managing our team of chefs and kitchen porters. You'll be responsible for managing production flow, signing off batch quality, and maintaining the exceptional culinary and hygiene standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and holding the kitchen team accountable. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll help ensure that every component leaving our kitchen reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our kitchen operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support our kitchen team members., • Create a positive, engaged, high-performing, and accountable kitchen team culture., • Lead daily team briefings and debriefings, assigning clear stations, individual tasks, and time expectations., • Train and onboard new chefs and KPs, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance conversations, managing team performance in real time., • Manage kitchen staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Kitchen Operations • Drive the daily production flow on the kitchen floor by sequencing tasks strategically, coordinating closely with the packing, warehouse and procurement teams to prevent bottlenecks and keep output steady., • Adjust production flow in real time, reallocating kitchen staff effectively to manage short-staffing scenarios and minimize idle time., • Step into production stations and demonstrate strong Chef de Partie (CDP) skills when required to maintain operational speed., • Support the day-to-day management of operations and deputise for the Production Managers when required., • Draft the weekly kitchen production schedule and set the daily production plan, dynamically factoring in variables like equipment availability, delivery delays, and staffing levels., • Procure fresh ingredients for the next production day using systems like Rekki., • Ensure KPIs and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and workflow., • Maintain accurate kitchen records, strong reports, and operational documentation., • Maintain a direct and vital line of communication with the Production Manager(s) by providing high-quality, comprehensive reports and structured end-of-day handovers., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the kitchen floor. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the kitchen operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation., • Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from every Planthood delivery. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Strong culinary expertise: Minimum Chef de Partie (CDP) level experience with a strong palate, refined taste-testing skills, and a deep understanding of complex flavor profiles., • Mastery of cooking processes: Excellent knowledge of high-volume cooking methods, precise recipe scaling, ingredient behavior, and yield optimization., • Technical kitchen capability: Solid technical capability operating heavy kitchen equipment (e.g., bratt pans, large industrial boiling pots, blast chillers) and light kitchen machinery., • Production management skills: Excellent production sequencing abilities, knowing how to balance output speed with premium product quality., • Supervisor experience: Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, food manufacturing facility, or fast-paced catering operation., • KPI ownership: Experience driving team performance against key production metrics and taking personal accountability for shift output targets., • Strong reporting skills: Experience maintaining meticulous data logs and delivering high-quality, comprehensive operational reports to management teams., • People leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching, developing, and motivating teams., • Operational mindset: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Composure & drive: A resilient, positive, and organized individual who maintains composure and drives urgency under pressure., • Compliance knowledge: Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, and health & safety requirements., • Tech-savvy: Comfortable using digital systems such as Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive, etc), Slack, Trail, etc. Why Join Us? • Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Work with a passionate, supportive and ambitious team., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food.

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  • Kitchen Cleaner
    Kitchen Cleaner
    hace 13 días
    £13.5 por hora
    Jornada parcial
    London

    Overnight Kitchen Cleaner Job Type: Overnight shift Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and experienced Overnight Kitchen Cleaner to carry out thorough deep cleaning of our commercial kitchen outside operating hours. The successful candidate will ensure that cooking equipment and kitchen areas are left clean, hygienic, and ready for the next day’s service. Key Responsibilities · Deep clean grills, ovens, hobs, trays, racks, and other kitchen equipment. · Remove grease, burnt-on food, carbon deposits, and other residues using approved cleaning products and equipment. · Clean and sanitise work surfaces, splashbacks, walls, floors, drains, and hard-to-reach areas. · Move or clean around kitchen equipment safely, where authorised. · Follow cleaning schedules and complete all assigned tasks to the required standard. · Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with COSHH guidance and manufacturer instructions. · Wear the required personal protective equipment and follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures. · Report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, hazards, or low cleaning supplies to the supervisor. · Dispose of waste correctly and leave the kitchen secure and ready for use. Essential Experience and Requirements · At least one year of professional kitchen deep-cleaning experience. · Proven experience cleaning commercial grills and ovens. · Good knowledge of safe cleaning methods, degreasers, and chemical handling. · Ability to follow instructions and work independently during overnight hours. · Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high cleaning standards. · Physically able to stand, bend, reach, scrub, and carry cleaning equipment for extended periods. Desirable Skills · Knowledge of commercial kitchen hygiene and food safety standards. · COSHH or health and safety training. · Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively. · Experience working in restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, or similar environments. Working Conditions This is an overnight role in a commercial kitchen environment. The work is physically demanding and may involve heat, grease, strong cleaning products, wet floors, and confined or hard-to-reach areas. Full compliance with company safety procedures is required.

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  • Warehouse Operative - Days & Nights - Top Rates available
    Warehouse Operative - Days & Nights - Top Rates available
    hace 15 días
    £19.5–£25.5 por hora
    Jornada completa
    London

    Salary: £19.50 – £25.00 per hour (depending on shift pattern and experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift Patterns Available: Day shifts (08:00 – 17:00) or Night shifts (22:00 – 06:00), Monday to Friday (Overtime available) About Us We are a leading logistics and distribution provider operating a fast-paced, high-volume fulfillment centre in West London. We pride ourselves on efficiency, workplace safety, and delivering top-tier service to our clients. We are looking for dependable, hard-working Warehouse Operatives to join our growing team with an immediate start available. Key Responsibilities • Order Picking & Packing: Accurately select items from inventory using handheld digital scanners and securely pack products for shipment., • Goods Inbound & Outbound: Load and unload delivery vehicles safely using manual handling techniques and pallet trucks., • Stock Management: Check incoming stock against delivery notes to ensure quality, quantity, and data entry accuracy., • Warehouse Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment compliant with health and safety standards. What We Are Looking For • Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment is highly valued but not essential., • Attributes: High attention to detail, reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic., • Physical Fitness: Ability to handle physical work, including lifting and moving stock throughout the working day.

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  • Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    hace 21 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings About South West Steel Buildings South West Steel Buildings Ltd is a growing supplier of British-manufactured steel buildings, providing solutions for the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors. We supply buildings ranging from agricultural storage buildings and workshops through to industrial units and larger commercial projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Self-Employed Sales Executive to generate new business and develop their own customer base. This is a self-employed, commission-only opportunity with no basic salary. Commission is uncapped and directly linked to sales generated. The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced salesperson who wants the freedom of self-employment combined with the earning potential of selling high-value products. You will be responsible for identifying and developing your own sales opportunities, with potential customers including: • Farmers and agricultural businesses, • Agricultural contractors, • Property developers, • Builders and construction companies, • Commercial property owners, • Industrial businesses, • Landowners and investors Projects can range from smaller workshops and storage buildings through to substantial agricultural and industrial developments. You don't necessarily need previous steel-building experience. Experience within agriculture, construction, building materials, machinery, property or high-value B2B sales would be particularly beneficial. Product and technical support will be provided by South West Steel Buildings. Commission 5% commission on qualifying net sales generated by you, excluding VAT. There is no commission ceiling. For illustration: £25,000 project = £1,250 commission £50,000 project = £2,500 commission £100,000 project = £5,000 commission These examples illustrate the commission calculation only and are not guaranteed earnings. Full commission terms, including when commission becomes payable, will be provided as part of the Sales Agent Agreement. What You'll Be Doing Your primary responsibility will be generating new business for South West Steel Buildings. This may include: • Prospecting and identifying potential customers, • Telephone-based business development, • Developing relationships with farmers, builders and developers, • Networking within the agricultural and construction industries, • Following up prospective projects, • Discussing initial building requirements with customers, • Maintaining relationships with prospective customers, • Developing repeat and referral business, • Working alongside SWSB to progress opportunities from initial enquiry through to order You will not be expected to carry out structural design or engineering calculations. Our team and manufacturing partners will provide support with building design, specifications, drawings and quotations where required, allowing you to concentrate on developing relationships and winning business. Who We're Looking For We're particularly interested in people who are confident speaking to business owners and decision-makers. You may already have experience selling: • Agricultural machinery or equipment, • Building materials, • Roofing or cladding, • Steel or structural products, • Commercial construction products, • Industrial products, • Property or construction services However, attitude and sales ability are more important than having worked specifically within the steel-building industry. You'll need to be: • Confident generating your own opportunities, • Comfortable with telephone prospecting and cold calling, • Able to build long-term customer relationships, • Self-motivated and organised, • Commercially minded, • Comfortable working independently, • Professional when representing South West Steel Buildings Why Work With SWSB? This isn't about selling hundreds of low-value products every month. Steel buildings are high-value purchases, meaning individual successful projects can generate substantial commission. You'll have access to: • British-manufactured steel building systems, • Competitive pricing, • Fast quotation capabilities, • Technical and design support, • Agricultural, commercial and industrial markets, • Supply-only and supply-and-erect solutions, • High-value project opportunities, • Uncapped 5% commission Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build a territory and customer base over the long term, rather than simply work through a list of leads. Important – Self-Employed Position This is a self-employed, commission-only sales opportunity. There is no basic salary or guaranteed level of earnings. The successful applicant will operate on a self-employed basis and will be responsible for their own tax, National Insurance and other obligations associated with self-employment. Commission and lead ownership arrangements will be clearly defined within a written Sales Agent Agreement before commencing. If you're an experienced salesperson who enjoys developing your own business, building relationships and earning directly from the results you produce, we'd like to hear from you.

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  • Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager
    Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager
    hace 26 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    Location: London Acton, NW10 Hours: 32 + hours a week - 10 - 6pm Pay: £15.50–£17.50 per hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP We are specifically looking for someone with practical experience in these areas, rather than general packing experience. We are looking for an experienced Ready Meal Packer & Batch Manager We are looking for a reliable, experienced and highly organised person to join our ready-meal production team. This is more than a packing role. We need someone who understands food production and can take responsibility for batch control, packing requirements, product identification, production dates, use-by dates and the movement of product through the packing process. You will play an important role in making sure that the right product is packed at the right time, with the correct information and full traceability. Key responsibilities • Manage and monitor daily ready-meal packing requirements., • Ensure the correct product, batch and quantity are available for packing., • Check and accurately record production dates and use-by dates., • Ensure product is correctly identified and controlled throughout the packing process., • Clearly identify and control partially packed product., • Track outstanding packing quantities and ensure they are followed through to completion., • Communicate production information clearly to the packing team., • Maintain accurate batch and traceability records., • Complete and monitor the required checks before product is released for packing or dispatch., • Ensure products are not released where information is incomplete, unclear or requires further verification., • Escalate any uncertainty regarding product status, dates, labelling or food safety., • Work closely with Production, Packing and QA to keep the operation running efficiently., • Maintain a clear and accurate audit trail of production, packing and release activities., • Ensure no product progresses through the operation beyond its approved use-by date. The person we are looking for You will ideally have previous experience in: • Ready-meal production, • Food manufacturing, • Food packing, • Batch or production control, • Food traceability and date control You will need to be: • Highly organised and methodical, • Experienced in working with food products and production batches, • Very attentive to detail, • Comfortable working with production records and packing requirements, • Able to communicate clearly with production, packing and QA, • Reliable and able to take ownership of your responsibilities, • Confident enough to stop and escalatewhen something does not look right, • Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on food production environment Good computer skills and experience using digital production records or spreadsheets would be an advantage, as we are developing a more digital system for production and packing control. Why this role is important This person will become a key link between production, packing and product release. We are looking for someone who doesn't simply complete a task, but takes responsibility for making sure the batch is correctly identified, controlled, packed and recorded from start to finish. What we offer • £15.50- £17.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time position, • A key role within a growing ready-meal business, • The opportunity to help develop and improve our production and packing systems, • Training and development opportunities, • A supportive working environment, • Opportunity for increased responsibility as the operation develops We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience in ready-meal production and understand the importance of batch, date, traceability and food-safety controls.

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