Mashgiach (Kosher Food Supervisor)

Mashgiach (Kosher Food Supervisor); Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Mashgiach (Kosher Food Supervisor) and ensure the highest standards of kosher dietary compliance. This position involves collaboration with kitchen staff and suppliers to uphold Jewish dietary practices in a supportive team environment, while also engaging with our community-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Recognized Kashrut certification required.
• Ability to read kosher certifications and Hebrew texts.
• Experience in a kosher food environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to kosher dietary laws.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Train staff on kosher laws and practices.

Skills

Knowledge of Kashrut

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Proactivity

Detail-oriented

Education

Recognized Kashrut certification/training

Food Safety Level 2 (optional)

Job description

Join us in an exciting opportunity as our Mashgiach (Kosher Food Supervisor), where you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of kosher dietary compliance.

As our Mashgiach, you will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to kosher dietary laws (kashrut) throughout food preparation and handling processes. This includes collaboration with kitchen staff, suppliers, and management to maintain exceptional kosher compliance standards. As a key figure in upholding Jewish dietary practices, the Mashgiach provides guidance, supervision, and support in a professional and respectful manner.

This position is working from 7am to 2pm, 5 days per week, totaling 35 hours including breaks.

What you will be doing:

• Inspect and approve ingredients and supplies for kosher compliance.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and serving to maintain kashrut adherence.
• Ensure proper separation of meat and dairy and supervise koshering of utensils and equipment.
• Minimize food wastage while upholding kosher protocols.

Food Safety

• Ensure all kashrut processes align with Food Safety standards.
• Operate within Jewish Care’s Food Safety management system.
• Train and guide staff on kosher laws and practices.
• Liaise with kitchen staff, suppliers, and external certifiers to ensure compliance.
• Resolve kashrut-related issues promptly and effectively.

What You Will Need:

• Recognized Kashrut certification/training, knowledge of Kashrut, ability to read kosher certifications and Hebrew texts, and previous experience in a kosher food environment.
• You will be shomer mitzvot and will have to be approved by the KLBD.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: Food Safety Level 2 (training provided if not qualified).

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to uphold Jewish dietary traditions while working in a dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about kosher food supervision and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, those with mental health needs, and individuals living with dementia.

Our five core values are at the heart of our work: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity. They shape our culture and guide our actions as individuals and as an organization.

Jewish Care operates a rolling recruitment process and reserves the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate is found.