Cook Team Leader

Freshly Prepd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook Team Leader to drive performance in a dynamic food production environment. In this hands-on leadership role, you will motivate and manage a team to meet production targets while ensuring high-quality standards. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, this opportunity allows you to grow alongside a company that values fresh, healthy meals. Join a forward-thinking team where your leadership will make a significant impact and enjoy benefits like free food and employee discounts. If you have a passion for food production and team leadership, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free Food

Employee Discount

On-site Parking

Company Pension

Close Transport Links

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cook and Prep teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Plan daily tasks and hold team briefings.
• Monitor HACCP/SALSA compliance and manage stock levels.

Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Proactive Operations

Food Manufacturing Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cook Team Leader – Lead a High-Performing Production Team

The Role

As a Cook Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and motivating a team in a fast-paced food production environment. Working alongside the Production Manager and an existing Cook Team Lead, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring production targets are met efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with team-leading experience in food production who enjoys working in a structured environment and driving performance.

About Us

Freshly Prep’d is a leading producer of healthy, high-quality ready meals, operating from a modern, purpose-built facility in Belfast. Since launching in 2022, we’ve built a reputation for freshness, efficiency, and innovation, supplying delicious meals to a growing customer base. With expansion plans already in motion, now is a great time to join our team and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Cook and Prep teams, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Plan and assign daily tasks, holding team briefings to set expectations.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain HACCP/SALSA compliance, signing off necessary paperwork.
• Manage stock levels and support batch production planning.
• Oversee staff scheduling and contribute to performance management.
• Use Microsoft Office (especially Excel) for tracking and reporting. (Training can be provided)
• Act as a problem solver, ensuring any production issues are resolved quickly.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in leading teams in a food production setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee workflow.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• A hands-on, proactive approach to daily operations.

Desirable:

• Training in Food Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, or Health & Safety.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience.

Shift Patterns & Work-Life Balance

• Facility operates 5:30 AM – 11 PM, 7 days a week.
• Varied shift patterns available to suit work-life balance.

Why Apply?

• Leadership role with real responsibility.
• Structured, high-paced environment with clear processes.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Apply Today!

If you’re a strong leader with experience in food production, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Skills:
• Proven experience leading teams in a kitchen env • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel. • A hands-on, proactive approach to operations • 3+ yrs of relevant food manufacturing experience

Benefits:
Free Food Employee Discount On-site Parking Company Pension Close transport links