Quality control food jobs in WatfordCreate job alerts

We are currently looking for a Head Chef. You will be working in Kingsley Green (WD7) \n \n Monday - Friday \n 7am – 3pm \n Temp Contract - ongoing \n Pay rate - £18ph paye \n \n Job Purpose \n \n\n • Plans meals and menus, theme days and special offers to provide adequate information to customers\n, • Takes overall responsibility for preparation and cooking food for staff and patients in hospitals.\n, • Overall responsibility for ensuring that food and drink is nutritious and appetizing. The food must meet patients' medical and cultural needs including, for example, gluten free, low fat, soft food, halal and vegetarian.\n, • Supervisors act as quality control, ensuring customer satisfaction through training employees properly and adhering to company policy.\n, • Supervises, encourages and supports employees, ensures company standards are met. Directs the employees through their daily routines and interacts with customers to make sure that they have an exceptional experience.\n\n \n Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. \n \n To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV

Cook Manager based at Saffron Green Primary School 27.5 Hours \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Cook Manager, you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n\n\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n\n\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n\n\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n\n\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n\n\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n\n\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Cook Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n\n\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n\n\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n\n\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n\n\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n\n\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n\n\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n\n\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n\n\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n\n\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n\n\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £13.22 per hour (£15,996 per annum) \n Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? \n This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. \n Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. \n We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. \n NEED TO HAVE \n A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents \n Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent \n Experience in helping lead and inspire a team \n A good understanding of nutrition \n Experience of working with fresh seasonal food \n The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home \n Good understanding of HACCP \n NEED TO DO \n Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence \n Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards \n Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment \n Work within budget \n Complete regular audits \n Manage stock control \n To assist in leading and motivating a team \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends \n Free learning and development \n A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts \n Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards \n Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme \n If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be \n \n #2003

• Check that crisps and bakery products are made safely, consistently and to the company's quality standards., • Carry out routine checks of ingredients, production areas, finished products and packaging., • Monitor critical control points and complete food safety records accurately., • Check product weight, appearance, taste, texture, labelling, batch codes and shelf life., • Verify allergen controls and help prevent cross-contamination, particularly on bakery lines., • Inspect hygiene, cleaning, pest control and staff practices on the factory floor., • Take samples for testing and arrange laboratory analysis where required., • Identify, record and report non-conforming products; ensure affected stock is held for review., • Investigate quality complaints and support corrective actions., • Maintain traceability records and assist with mock recalls and audits., • Work with production staff to resolve quality issues and improve processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you'll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As Senior Research Engineer (Process Development) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:30-16:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30-12:30 on Fridays. The role requires a willingness to undertake occasional national travel for customer meetings. There is also the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week, subject to business needs. • Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied., • Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives., • Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives., • Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials., • Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation., • Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s)., • Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s)., • Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required., • Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead., • You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases., • Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager., • Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team., • Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: • A relevant, accredited Engineering or Science based degree OR relevant industry experience, • Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking., • Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller Work Streams., • Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques., • Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches., • Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving., • Logical and methodical approach to work package planning and costing., • A strong self-starter, competent to work with general goal-based direction as well as more specific task-based requirements., • Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager)., • Experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate in to your project(s) as appropriate and as agreed., • Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings, • A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD, • Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution, • Experience in Composite Manufacturing Processes We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus, • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis, • Life Assurance 8 x salary, • 185 hours holiday + bank holidays, • Income protection, • Shopping discounts, • Cycle To Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family, • Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included), • Free onsite parking, • Local gym discount, • Free airport parking, • Enhanced family friendly leave, • A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading food distribution company in Dacorum is looking for a Quality Control Assistant to join their team on site. This full-time, permanent position involves conducting quality assessments of various food products and ensuring they meet specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in

Where those who love pizza can be their true self.Plus tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc* .Wellbeing Support for you and your family .Referral Bonus of €450 for referring pizza chefs and €1150 for referring managers .Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you .You’ll be the

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Thorough working knowledge of one functional area through significant job experience & training Experience of supporting a business contract and/or providing support to a professional function Likely to have 5 years business experience and/or be fully qualified within a mechanical or electrical trad

Company description: XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE Job description: Logistics done differently Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.We're currently recruiting for a Team Leader on our Night Shift t

A Stores person, Parts person, Quality Inspection person would be ideal with Excellent communication skills. Inspection Standards Inspection quality shall not be compromised to increase output or meet customer demand. A Stores person, Parts person, Quality Inspection person would be ideal with Excel

Job Description Package Description: /n Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? /n Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? /n Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at The Croft Care Home, where your le

A Stores person, Parts person, Quality Inspection person would be ideal with Excellent communication skills.

As a Team Leader, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. Your key responsibilities may include: Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported Being a

Location: Greencore Bow, Twelvetrees Crescent, London E3 3JG Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, were one of the UKs leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpos

Quality Inspector / Quality Engineer uptoc£39k ABJ6729 Location:SouthType:PermanentOnsite An established precision engineering and advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Inspection & Quality Engineer to join its quality team. The business manufactures components for demanding

We're a friendly household looking for a reliable, thorough cleaner to help us on a regular basis.Our flat is on the third floor with no lift, and will provide all cleaning equipment and supplies.We're around a 10-minute walk from finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, or Southampton overground stations, in

Provide high-quality personal care in accordance with individual care plans. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant health and social care legislation. Complete quality audits, supervisions and appraisals as delegated by the management team.

Quality Inspector / Quality Engineer up to c£39k ABJ6729 Location: South Type: Permanent Onsite An established precision engineering and advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Inspection & Quality Engineer to join its quality team. As a quality inspector or quality engineer this i

Care Quality Commission is seeking an Oral Health Specialist Advisor to support the National Oral Health Team.

Gi Group in Ruislip is seeking an assembler/inspector to join the Quality Team. You'll use basic measurement tools, report defects, keep a clean, safe working area, and support Quality Inspectors as needed.

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in the Great Barr area of Birmingham is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a long-established precision engineering manufacturer. You will work within a dedicated Quality Department, using metrology tools, interpret drawings and maintain accurate inspection records,

Hunters 4 Staff are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector based in Brownhills, a growing manufacturing business specialising in machining, fabrication, laser cutting and tube manipulation.

QC Inspector to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City.Competitive + Benefits + bonus.Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical sheets.Carry out dimensional inspection of aerospace components.Proficient in the use of handheld measuring devices including call

SQA Services is seeking an Electromechanical Quality Inspector (Level 2) to support a major data center infrastructure program at a supplier facility in Worcestershire, UK. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical inspection and welding inspection experience and be able to support production

An excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Inspector with CMM inspection experience to join a close-knit and highly skilled team where your attention to detail and expertise will be genuinely valued. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Quality Control Inspector who enjoys hands-on in

TipTopJob is seeking a Quality Inspector (AS9100) in Birmingham to ensure products, materials and processes meet aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role reports to the Quality Manager and involves inspections, audits and continuous improvement.

A leading supermarket chain in Hatfield seeks a dedicated team leader to recruit, train, and support their team in delivering exceptional customer service and driving store performance.This position offers benefits like 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), flexible working, and a 10% colleague disc

CVS Group UK is seeking an Outpatient Team Leader RVN to lead a busy outpatient team while remaining hands-on in a fast-paced clinical environment.You will support Oncology and Cardiology services and collaborate with our Dermatologist to ensure smooth procedures and consultations.You will coach 3 R

With experience leading a team, you combine warmth and professionalism with a strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted, and Health & Safety standards, helping to create a safe, happy, and high‑quality environment for every child.

Lead and supervise tree and arboricultural teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality service delivery. Monitor team performance, productivity and work quality against agreed targets and standards.

Our client is the motor finance division of a long established UK consumer bank.Due to an internal promotion, they are looking to recruit a Sales Team Leader to manage and develop a team of 8 people who are internal sales executives and sales administrators.This position will be responsible for the

A Quality Control Inspector is required for Broady Flow Control Ltd, an established UK manufacturer of safety-critical valve products used across demanding sectors including defence, oil & gas. As Quality Control Inspector, you'll be responsible for carrying out dimensional and visual inspection acr

At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Inspector, Procurement, Inspection, or similar. Identify risks, contamination, and quality issues. Confident having tough conversations on quality.

You may have experience in or be interested in the following: QA inspector, quality auditor, goods-in inspector, quality assurance technician, metrology inspector, quality assessor, inspection technician, QA technician, process auditor, dimensional inspector. Inspection Experience - Proven backgroun

A UK leading electronic manufacturer is seeking an experienced a Quality Inspector to join the growing team. Experienced as a Quality Inspector within electronics.

Working within an experienced Quality Department, you will support the Technical & Quality Manager in ensuring all manufactured and purchased components meet the company's exacting standards. Support the Technical & Quality Manager with maintaining quality standards and procedures. This is an excell

SUCCESS TALENT is recruiting a Quality Control Specialist to ensure every garment leaving the brands is flawless. Based in Watford, you will approve samples, review designs, and maintain supplier quality to uphold ethical and environmental standards. You will work with leading fashion and footwear b

Whitbread in London Wembley Park is seeking a Nights Team Leader to oversee the overnight team and guests.The role requires leadership, calm decision-making, and a focus on safety, with an immediate start and 32 hours per week.You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent overnight service, while

Weekend Retail Team Leader – Brand Experience.Are you an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking for a permanent part-time role that fits around your week?.East of England – covering Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Norfolk (17 stores).We're looking for a

Bright Horizons is seeking a Room Leader for our Potten End Day nursery in Hemel Hempstead.You will lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education, helping each child meet milestones.The role requires full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and prior experience

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:.Join one of Computacenter's fastest growing customer-facing teams and play a pivotal role in leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing operation.As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for managing a diverse team of Customer Executives and Sa

You will provide high-quality learning experiences, oversee safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families to promote child development.

You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued.

Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion. Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at

We're looking for a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring that high-quality machined components meet exact engineering and customer requirements. Communicate quality concerns promptly to production, engineering and other relevant departments. Contribute to