Hygiene Supervisor

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave

40% Gousto discount

First Gousto box free

Pension

Aviva digital GP

Employee assistance, discounts and Tel

Cycle to work scheme

Hot food canteen (Warrington only)

Staff shop with food freebies

Job summary

Gousto in Warrington is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor to support the Food Technical team and guide the site Hygiene Team. You will drive cleaning, hygiene systems, training, and audit responses to ensure safety and quality across the site.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of COSHH controls, and collaboration with operations to maintain compliant, audit-ready facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, guiding, or leading teams in a workplace.
• Knowledge of hygiene, safety, and cleaning standards in food production/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to coordinate tasks, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate the Hygiene team to complete scheduled and ad hoc cleaning tasks efficiently.
• Establish risk-based hygiene systems and cleaning instruction cards across areas and equipment.
• Deliver hygiene and safety training for team members.
• Plan and manage hygiene schedules to uphold high site standards.
• Support the engineering team during planned maintenance schedules.
• Lead internal and external hygiene audits and close out corrective actions.

Skills

Team supervision

Strong communication

Hygiene standards knowledge

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

COSHH Training

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

G Suite

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!

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