Job Summary
Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the cooking side of production, including weigh-up, cooking, and pouring. The role ensures that all products are prepared, cooked, and packed in line with company standards. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support and guide team while also being actively involved on the floor to ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Supervision
· Lead and support teams across weigh-up, cooking, and pouring areas.
· Provide clear direction and coordination to ensure smooth workflow between stages.
· Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and day-to-day performance.
· Support training of team members to ensure consistency and capability.
· Address day-to-day issues and escalate where required.
Production Oversight
· Oversee daily production across weigh-up, cooking, and pouring to meet plans.
· Ensure correct sequencing of ingredients and batches for full traceability.
· Coordinate activity across all kitchen stages to avoid delays or bottlenecks.
· Step in and support any area as required to keep production moving.
Food Safety & Quality
· Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are followed.
· Monitor critical control points (CCPs), including cooking times and temperatures.
· Ensure all records and paperwork are completed accurately.
· Maintain full traceability from raw ingredients through to finished product.
· Work with Quality to resolve any issues quickly and effectively.
Process & Standards
· Ensure recipes, processes, and standards are followed consistently.
· Oversee washdowns and cleaning to maintain high hygiene standards.
· Ensure allergen controls are properly managed across all areas.
· Maintain audit-ready standards across the kitchen operation.
Team Coordination & Communication
· Work closely with the packing team to ensure smooth handover of product.
· Communicate daily production plans and priorities clearly to the team.
· Provide updates to the Operations Manager on performance and issues.
Continuous Improvement
· Identify practical ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and improve flow.
· Support improvements across weigh-up, cooking, and pouring processes.
· Encourage team involvement in improving how things are done.
Health & Safety
· Take responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment on site.
· Ensure the team follows health and safety procedures at all times.
· Deal with any incidents or near misses appropriately and put improvements in place.
Promote a strong, practical safety culture across the team.
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a food production or kitchen environment.
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
- Experience leading or supervising a small team.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage workflow across multiple stages.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to support on the floor.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
- Experience overseeing multiple stages of a production process.
- Understanding of traceability and batch control systems.
- Experience driving improvements in efficiency or reducing waste.
- Flexibility to work various shifts as required, including early mornings or late evenings if necessary
This role offers an engaging environment for individuals passionate about food manufacturing, committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
