Start date 15th December
Calling all experienced, passionate and detail-orientated Food and Health and Safety Compliance Managers, to join Lina Stores!
ABOUT US
Ranked on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we are London's most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant located across London. First opened in 1944, Lina Stores is known for its fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, antipasti and many more products - all imported from Italy! Guests can enjoy our Italian dishes in our restaurant and take away the ingredients from our deli to recreate their Italian feast at home. We also have an online shop which allows customers to order online quickly and easily with seamless deliveries straight to their front door. All of this of course requires preparation, which is all done in our very own Lina Cucina in Peckham, where we develop our high-quality Italian recipes.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
* 24/7/365 access to GP and prescription service.
* Up to 30% off all our restaurants, bars and delicatessens
* Up to 30% of our sister restaurants (Island Poke & Kricket)
* Daily Coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift
* Constant training and a clear development path to further your career
* Generous refer a friend scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hospitality Rewards App
* Wagestream platform
* Employees and Leader of the Quarter
* Staff parties
As the Food and Health and Safety Compliance Manager at Lina Cucina, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the highest standards of food safety, health, and safety across our production environment. You will lead the technical management systems and work cross-functionally to implement compliance, conduct risk assessments, and maintain robust procedures for product quality and safety. This role is essential to guaranteeing compliance with legislative, customer, and company standards, while coaching and supporting teams to achieve technical excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Safety and Compliance:
* Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the food safety and health and safety management systems across the site.
* Manage and maintain the internal microbiological, nutritional, and chemical testing schedules.
* Oversee compliance for incoming materials, storage, finished products, and services, reviewing results and putting action plans in place for anomalies.
* Coordinate the site HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and ensure all food safety protocols are followed, including implementing corrective actions where necessary.
* Support both internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary technical documentation is accurate and up to date.
Health and Safety:
* Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including the completion and review of risk assessments.
* Conduct daily, monthly, and annual calibration checks to verify health and safety standards.
* Implement site-wide health and safety audits, taking corrective actions where necessary, and conduct annual reviews to identify trends and improvements.
Monitoring and Auditing:
* Conduct hygiene swabs and oversee cleanliness audits across all shifts to verify cleaning standards.
* Verify and challenge the delivery of technical and food safety standards across the site, ensuring that all teams are working in compliance.
* Complete start-up line checks and escalate any issues to the relevant teams.
* Ensure the timely and accurate generation of product life matrix sheets, keeping the team informed and ensuring compliance.
Supplier and Raw Material Management:
* Monitor raw material compliance at the point of delivery, ensuring only approved suppliers and materials are accepted.
* Ensure that the Approved Supplier Matrix is updated regularly, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager.
* Address any non-conforming raw materials through timely reporting and resolution.
Coaching and Development:
* Develop and coach production teams on the correct handling of raw materials, ensuring that all safety and quality standards are met.
* Drive technical compliance through a coaching and development approach, supporting teams to continuously improve.
REQUIREMENTS
* Experience: Proven experience in a food production environment, with a focus on food safety and health and safety management systems.
* Qualifications: HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, Health and Safety Level 3 certifications are essential.
* Technical Knowledge: Experience in managing technical systems, audits, and risk assessments within a food production facility.
* Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and formulate action plans based on audit findings and technical assessments.
* Leadership: Experience coaching and influencing teams, with a focus on driving compliance and improving standards.
* Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work cross-functionally.
YOU MUST BE:
* A strong communicator with the ability to influence and coach teams.
* Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high standards of food safety and health and safety.
* Able to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing environments while maintaining compliance and improving processes.
Please apply to be a part of our growing team! #J-18808-Ljbffr