Team Leader in Food Production
hace 9 días
Rainham
Team Leader in Food Production - Nights Rainham (RM13)£38,000 PAPermanent4 on 3 off, 12 hour shift 6pm-6am (12 hours pay per shift)Lots of opportunities to work additional shifts on overtime (flat rate).The role is to start immediatelyAbout the Role As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will lead and support the day-to-day operations of our kitchen operation.Youll be responsible for supervising the kitchen team, ensuring all food is prepared to the highest quality standards, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organised working environment.This role is essential in helping us deliver consistently exceptional meals at scale.Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Coordination Supervise and support the kitchen team throughout daily productionAllocate tasks, manage workflow, and ensure production targets are metTrain, coach, and onboard new staff membersPromote a positive, collaborative working environmentQuality Control & Food Standards Ensure all meals are prepared according to recipes, specifications, and batch standardsMaintain exceptional product quality, portion consistency, and presentationOversee HACCP documentation, temperature checks, and compliance logsUphold food safety, allergen, hygiene, and sanitation procedures alwaysOperational Management Plan and organise production schedules in line with daily and weekly targetsCommunicate clearly with management regarding staffing, stock, or operational needsAssist with prep, cooking, and assembly tasks when requiredEnsure equipment is clean, safe, and functioning; report any faults promptlyStock & Resource Management Oversee stock rotation and accurate ingredient usage (FIFO)Monitor inventory and notify management of shortages or wastageEnsure ingredients are stored correctly and safelyHealth, Safety & Cleanliness Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all work areasEnsure compliance with health and safety regulationsSupport internal audits and inspectionsSkills & ExperienceEssential: Experience in a supervisory, senior kitchen, or high-volume production environmentStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsSolid understanding of food hygiene, safety, and compliance processesAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentConfidence in training and guiding team membersDesired: Experience in food manufacturing or central production kitchensLevel 3 Food Hygiene or willingness to trainExperience working with batch sheets, SOPs, or production planningPersonal Attributes Proactive, organised, and solution-focusedStrong sense of ownership and responsibilitySupportive team leader with a hands-on attitudeCalm under pressure and adaptable to changing prioritiesPassion for quality and consistencyWorking Environment High-volume, fast-paced kitchen production environmentStanding for long periodsWorking with hot equipment and temperature-controlled areasTPBN1_UKTJ
