Food Production Team Leader

Team Leader in Food Production - Nights

• Rainham (RM13)
• £38,000 PA
• Permanent
• 4 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 immediately

About the Role

As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will lead and support the day-to-day operations of our kitchen operation.

You'll 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 production
• Allocate tasks, manage workflow, and ensure production targets are met
• Train, coach, and onboard new staff members
• Promote a positive, collaborative working environment

Quality Control & Food Standards

• Ensure all meals are prepared according to recipes, specifications, and batch standards
• Maintain exceptional product quality, portion consistency, and presentation
• Oversee HACCP documentation, temperature checks, and compliance logs
• Uphold food safety, allergen, hygiene, and sanitation procedures always

Operational Management

• Plan and organise production schedules in line with daily and weekly targets
• Communicate clearly with management regarding staffing, stock, or operational needs
• Assist with prep, cooking, and assembly tasks when required
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and functioning; report any faults promptly

Stock & Resource Management

• Oversee stock rotation and accurate ingredient usage (FIFO)
• Monitor inventory and notify management of shortages or wastage
• Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and safely

Health, Safety & Cleanliness

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all work areas
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Support internal audits and inspections

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience in a supervisory, senior kitchen, or high-volume production environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Solid understanding of food hygiene, safety, and compliance processes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Confidence in training and guiding team members

Desired

• Experience in food manufacturing or central production kitchens
• Level 3 Food Hygiene or willingness to train
• Experience working with batch sheets, SOPs, or production planning

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised, and solution-focused
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Supportive team leader with a hands-on attitude
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
• Passion for quality and consistency

Working Environment

• High-volume, fast-paced kitchen production environment
• Standing for long periods
• Working with hot equipment and temperature-controlled areas

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