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 m...