Kitchen Dispatch Lead: High-Volume Food Production

Support Hub - Kitchen Days New; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Support Hub - Kitchen Days New is seeking a Kitchen Dispatch Supervisor in Cheltenham. You will oversee the CPU kitchen dispatch, ensuring safety, quality and stores-first service across all products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, staff development and strict adherence to hygiene, COSHH and allergen controls. You will manage stock, coordinate with kitchen management, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food production or kitchen.
• Supervisory/management experience in a food business.
• Food Level Qualification – Level 3 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in Warehouse Dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations with a stores-first mentality.
• Support onboarding and compliance training for the team.
• Ensure Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and allergen controls.
• Model excellence in product quality and maintain stock accuracy.
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness and prompt maintenance follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity and shift performance.

Skills

Excellent leadership

Strong communication

Strong coaching

Quality-driven

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Work under pressure

Planning & organisation

Commercial mindset

Education

Food Level Qualification – Level 3 or equivalent

2 years minimum in Warehouse Dispatch

Job description

Support Hub - Kitchen Days New is seeking a Kitchen Dispatch Supervisor in Cheltenham. You will oversee the CPU kitchen dispatch, ensuring safety, quality and stores-first service across all products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, staff development and strict adherence to hygiene, COSHH and allergen controls. You will manage stock, coordinate with kitchen management, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and equipment upkeep.