Hygiene Team Leader - Morning, Afternoon, Night Hygiene - Taiko Acton Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.27 Contracted Hours: 36 Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK. As a Hygiene Team Leader, you will manage, develop, and lead the team of In-House hygiene technicians safely and effectively whilst driving behavioural safety within the team to achieve and maintain a ‘Audit Ready Standards’ approach to site cleaning standards. Responsibility :- 1. Have the ownership in their responsibilities and make sure the members of their team clearly understand what they need to do on a daily basis 2. Create a positive and safe working environment with the members of their team 3. To report for the daily issues including personnel to their supervisors in a timely manner 4. Making sure all staff understand and follow all procedures throughout the factory 5. Have ownership of the duties in the area that you are assigned to in any aspect of operation including machinery, personnel training and daily hygiene cleaning documents. Summary of Duties :- Under the direction of the Hygiene Supervisor the Team Leader is required to: • Health & Safety: Through QR Code system deliver unsafe condition and unsafe behavioral audits with actions 3 per week per Team Leader • To achieve a 'right first time' clean, following set work instructions and safety • Control Hygiene team members at all times to make sure they wear PPE. • To identify any issues when they arise and report to your Hygiene Supervisor • Timely and accurate completion of related documents and records. • To ensure hygiene operatives cleaning machines are following the correct guidelines as per CIC. • To manage the hygiene staff on the shift to ensure they are proactive and carry out their job roles in a safe and effective manner. • Carry out start-up/inspection checks of cleaning equipment and report any damages. • Supervise allocated hygiene staffs daily, to ensure the smooth running of the shift and task completion in an efficient manner. • Ensure the factory production areas kept tidy throughout the day, in particular keeping the floors clear and rubbish regularly removed. • Arrange interim cleaning of work surfaces including chiller shelving, table tops and chopping boards. • Actively participate deep cleans and be responsible for hygiene factory documents. • Ensure the smooth running of the tray wash machine and conveyors, provision of clean trays for the Production and reporting any issues or faults that may occur. • Ensure clear understanding of hygiene key inspection points from CIC • Ensure smooth running of hygiene duties at all times, prioritising tasks and reporting any issues to the Hygiene Supervisor. • Report any Health and Safety issues or accidents immediately to the Hygiene Supervisor or to the Hygiene Manager. • To keep a positive working environment with the members of their team through positive people engagement • Adherence to COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals at all times. • Replenish chemicals and consumables as required. • Cover for the Hygiene Supervisor in their absence • Lead by example with a smart, professional approach at all times • Any reasonable tasks required by management • Maintain factory documentation, including CIC, Time sheets, Cleaning sign off records Competency :- - Good understanding of the operation and products - High level of reliability and flexibility is required - Punctuality is essential - Good command of English - COSHH training We're proud to offer: Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Weekly Atteednce bonus subject to eligibility criteria Pension Plan Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts. 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends. Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic. Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan. About us: Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across: Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento) Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre 63 YO restaurants 50 major retail partners 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen Our Values Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together Ready to Roll? Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way