Cooking Section Lead — Midweek Production & Quality

Barker Ross; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Production Team Leader for the Cooking Section. You will supervise daily operations, ensuring product quality and safety while leading a motivated team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in food manufacturing, and a proactive approach. This full-time, permanent role offers £13.50 per hour, private healthcare, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Long weekends off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a food production leadership role.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations in the cooking section to meet production schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and support team to achieve performance targets.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance license

Experience within food manufacturing

Strong leadership and communication skills

Understanding of food safety and H&S compliance

Confident decision-maker

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Production Team Leader for the Cooking Section. You will supervise daily operations, ensuring product quality and safety while leading a motivated team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in food manufacturing, and a proactive approach. This full-time, permanent role offers £13.50 per hour, private healthcare, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.