Hygiene Supervisor

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Gousto discounts

Pension

Aviva digital GP

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Canteen Warrington

Staff shop

Job summary

Gousto is seeking a Hygiene Team Lead to guide daily cleaning operations and maintain exceptional safety standards within a busy food production site in Warrington. You will bridge communication between hygiene, operations and technical teams to ensure audit readiness and drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will coordinate daily cleaning schedules, lead root-cause analysis and manage hygiene-related training, while supporting planned maintenance and pest control activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading teams in a workplace.
• Knowledge of hygiene, safety and cleaning standards in manufacturing.
• Strong communication to share updates across departments.
• Familiarity with document control and safety records.
• Proficiency with cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Experience with Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate the Hygiene team to complete cleaning tasks efficiently.
• Establish risk-based hygiene systems and cleaning instruction cards across areas and equipment.
• Deliver and coordinate hygiene and safety training for team members.
• Plan and manage hygiene schedules to maintain high site standards.
• Support the engineering team during planned maintenance schedules.
• Lead internal and external hygiene audits and close out corrective actions.
• Manage chemical stock levels, cleaning equipment, and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure hygiene activities comply with Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Oversee pest control, debriefs, and maintain the action tracker.
• Act as primary contact for third-party cleaning providers to ensure site standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

COSHH Training

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager within our Food Technical team, you will guide and support the site Hygiene Team to maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards. In this key position, you will bridge communication between hygiene, operations, and technical teams to ensure audit readiness and drive continuous improvement every day.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and site-ready environment. From coordinating daily cleaning schedules and pest control trackers to carrying out root cause analysis and leading audit responses, your work directly supports our operational success and high quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Guiding and coordinating the Hygiene team to complete scheduled and ad hoc cleaning tasks efficiently
• Establishing risk-assessed hygiene systems and cleaning instruction cards across all areas and equipment
• Delivering and coordinating hygiene and safety training for team members
• Planning and managing hygiene schedules to maintain high standards across site facilities
• Supporting the engineering team during planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Leading internal and external hygiene audits and closing out corrective action summaries
• Managing chemical stock levels, cleaning equipment, and raising purchase orders
• Ensuring all hygiene activities adhere strictly to Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines
• Overseeing pest control management, debriefs, and maintaining the action tracker
• Acting as the primary contact for third-party cleaning service providers to ensure alignment with site standards

Who You Are

• Experience supervising, guiding, or leading teams within a workplace environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey clear instructions and share updates across departments
• Knowledge of hygiene, safety, and cleaning standards within a food production or manufacturing environment
• Practical approach to problem-solving with the ability to manage priorities effectively
• Familiarity with document control, schedules, and maintaining safety records
• Practical experience with cleaning chemicals, equipment safety, and Health & Safety procedures
• Proficient IT skills, including experience using Google Workspace applications such as Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Familiarity with generating or maintaining risk assessments

Qualifications

COSHH Training

Additional Information

• 25 days paid leave (plus bank holidays) which increases annually
• 40% Gousto discount, Your first Gousto box FREE, 15% Gousto discount for friends and family, and the sharing of free food as available
• Pension
• Access to Aviva digital GP and wellness app
• Employee assistance, discounts and cashback via TelUs Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hot food canteen (Warrington only)
• Staff shop with lots of food freebies!