Cold Production Service Leader

Tebay Services; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an experienced team leader to manage and motivate a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will drive productivity and adhere to safety standards while ensuring high-quality food production. Strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in catering, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and respect towards colleagues.
• Good understanding of electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the catering team to ensure high-quality product output.
• Prioritize daily tasks and manage stock levels efficiently.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Morale Influence

Education

Knowledge of HACCP

Experience in Catering Environment

Tools

Electronic Systems

Job description

Role Overview:

You will be the head of your extended family within your team, expected to be approachable, organized, and motivational. Leading by example will be key to ensuring your colleagues demonstrate attention to detail and respect for their roles, producing high-quality products for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Share your passion and knowledge: Help your team learn about our products and how to produce them daily—aiming for right first time—and pursue ongoing training as recommended by your line manager.
2. Maximize productivity: Prioritize and allocate daily tasks efficiently to your team.
3. Manage work levels: Ensure productivity targets are met while maintaining high quality standards.
4. Monitor stock levels: Check stock throughout the day to ensure replenishment and product availability for customers.
5. Adjust to sales trends: Be aware of sales performance and adapt production accordingly to meet customer demand.
6. Collaborate effectively: Work with other Catering teams, sharing best practices and being flexible to incorporate new ideas or activities as needed.
7. Support stock control: Value and guide your stock controller in ordering and stock movements.
8. Maintain communication: Keep clear lines of communication within your team and with other departments to ensure awareness of product movement.
9. Ensure food safety and cleanliness: Work with your team to keep the Cold Preparation Kitchen area clean and well-maintained, adhering to food safety guidelines and maintaining equipment daily.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to lead a team effectively and positively influence morale and work ethics.
• Excellent communication skills and respectfulness towards colleagues.
• Good understanding of electronic systems.
• Experience in leading a team within a catering environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and experience with accurate record-keeping.