Bakery Kitchen Team Lead – Train, Inspire & Deliver Quality

Cornish Bakery; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food & drink discount

Pasty Perks rewards

Stream wage-savings benefit

Health & wellbeing services (24/7 GP)

Job summary

Cornish Bakery in Portsmouth is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide our bakery kitchen, develop the team and ensure every product is prepared with care and pride. You will lead food production, coach colleagues and maintain a safe, efficient kitchen even during busy periods.

We value high standards, passion for fresh foods, and the ability to train others to share the same commitment. Join a team that supports development, teamwork and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, bakery or food-production environment.
• Ability to organise work and lead by example.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and safe working practices.
• Pride in producing consistently high-quality food.
• Positive, dependable and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence working at pace and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead baking and food production, ensuring products are prepared on time and to high standards.
• Organise daily preparation and keep the kitchen calm, efficient and ready for busy periods.
• Train, coach and support colleagues in food preparation, baking and safe working practices.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen, cleaning and stock-rotation standards.
• Place orders, receive deliveries and help manage stock and waste responsibly.
• Complete quality and safety checks and act quickly when standards are not met.
• Support the Management Team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the bakery.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Job description

Cornish Bakery in Portsmouth is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide our bakery kitchen, develop the team and ensure every product is prepared with care and pride. You will lead food production, coach colleagues and maintain a safe, efficient kitchen even during busy periods.

We value high standards, passion for fresh foods, and the ability to train others to share the same commitment. Join a team that supports development, teamwork and quality.