Were looking for an experienced, hands-on food professional with a genuine passion for food to join us as Head of Production & Packaging. This role is ideal for a strong senior chef whos ready to take ownership of production and packaging within a growing, accredited food & drink manufacturing business.
We have recently completed our SALSA accreditation and have started supplying our first major retailer, making this an exciting time to join the team. Full training will be provided, particularly around compliance, logging, and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of production and packaging.
Supervise and manager a small team of up to 2 team members.
Prepare and package fermented food and drink products to a consistently high standard
Maintain strict quality control across all products
Carry out data logging and record keeping to meet SALSA accreditation and compliance standards
Follow food safety, hygiene, and production processes accurately
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and production processes
Support scaling up production as volume increases
Ensure a clean, organised, and well-run production environment
Skills & Experience
Experience working in food production in a senior position (essential)
Experience with fermented foods is preferred but not essential
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