Kitchen Supervisor: Lead a Fair, High-Volume Prep Team

WSH Group; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Christmas Shutdown

Learning and ApprenticeshipOpportunit

Occupational Health

Refer a Friend Scheme

Monthly Recognition

Long Service Awards

Annual Team Awards

Job summary

Somerset Larder is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Supervisor to oversee daily food prep, assembly and packaging in a high-volume setting. You will ensure safety, quality and efficiency while directing production workflows and fostering an inclusive, learning-focused environment.

The role requires leadership, experience in catering or central kitchens, and strong HACCP knowledge. Comfortable working in a chilled environment with PPE provided; training in Level 3 Food Safety will be supported.

Qualifications

• Leadership and fairness in staff management and development.
• Experience in high-volume food production or central kitchen.
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing, with Level 3 planned on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily prep, assembly and packaging workflows.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen controls and spec sheets.
• Lead shifts fairly, allocate duties and support team learning.

Skills

Leadership

Fairness

Experience in food production

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Mentoring staff

Education

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing

Level 3 Food Safety (upon appointment)

Health & Safety qualification or First Aid at Work

Job description

Somerset Larder is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Supervisor to oversee daily food prep, assembly and packaging in a high-volume setting. You will ensure safety, quality and efficiency while directing production workflows and fostering an inclusive, learning-focused environment.

The role requires leadership, experience in catering or central kitchens, and strong HACCP knowledge. Comfortable working in a chilled environment with PPE provided; training in Level 3 Food Safety will be supported.