Join Our Team at Food by Inspire – Welcome to the Future of Food!
Are you ready to be part of a cutting-edge food development company that’s revolutionising the industry? At Food by Inspire, we combine innovative culinary expertise with the latest technology to create sustainable, trend-driven products that shape the future of food. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help bring our vision to life.
What You’ll Do:
As a Kitchen Supervisor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day activities of our kitchen, ensuring all products are prepared safely, to the highest quality, and in line with customer specifications. You’ll manage the kitchen schedule, lead a team of operatives, and drive efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and continuous improvement.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
* Managing daily kitchen schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely adjustments to meet production targets.
* Overseeing the preparation of recipes in line with batch sizes and priority schedules.
* Monitoring kitchen operations, ensuring orders are completed on time and meet quality standards.
* Minimising waste by implementing corrective action plans and maintaining stock control.
* Coordinating resources, raw materials, and staffing to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
* Leading and developing team members, conducting regular reviews and appraisals.
* Ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and liaising with maintenance as required.
* Conducting product tastings and quality checks, addressing any issues with management.
* Analysing key performance metrics (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Supporting recruitment, training, and development of team members.
* Participating in audits, investigations, and product trials to ensure compliance and innovation.
* Upholding all food safety, health & safety, and relevant legal standards.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a hands-on leader with a solid background in kitchen operations, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. You’ll need to be proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of motivating your team to deliver exceptional results.
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Experience leading a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in using industrial kitchen equipment.
* Strong knowledge of food safety legislation (Food Safety Level 2).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* IT proficiency, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Flexible approach, with the ability to provide support outside of normal working hours if required.
* Proven ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining quality and safety.
Why Join Food by Inspire?
* Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company.
* Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact.
* Take advantage of growth and development opportunities as we shape the future of food together.
If you’re ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team and drive excellence in food production, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us transform the food industry!