Night Team Leader in Food Production

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  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 This role is to start immediately. Why Join Us!
· Work for one of the UK's highest rated healthy meal brands
-rated healthy meal brands
· Opportunities for training, development, and progression
· Staff discounts and employee benefits
· Being part of a team driven by quality, innovation, and purpose Working shift pattern is 4 on 3 off, with lots of opportunities to work additional sifts on overtime. 12 hour shifts 6pm
-6am (paid 12hours)