Job Title: Kitchen Shift Manager
Hours: 30+ hours per week
Role Overview:
The Kitchen Shift Manager is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts, ensuring food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently met. This role involves working directly with raw chicken products and overseeing staff to maintain safe handling, storage, and preparation procedures in line with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise kitchen staff during shifts to ensure efficient and safe operations
Ensure correct handling, preparation, storage, and cooking of raw chicken to prevent cross-contamination
Monitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards at all times
Lead by example in following food safety regulations and company procedures
Manage shift schedules, staff breaks, and workflow to meet service demands
Conduct temperature checks and ensure correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Address any food safety concerns or incidents promptly and report as required
Support training and development of kitchen team members
Assist with stock control, rotation, and waste management
Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used safely
Skills and Experience:
Previous kitchen or food service supervisory experience preferred
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene, particularly when handling raw chicken
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of HACCP or equivalent food safety standards is an advantage
Working Conditions:
Hands-on role involving prolonged standing and manual handling
Regular contact with raw poultry and food preparation equipment
Shift-based work across a 30-hour working week, including weekends or evenings as required
Job Title: Kitchen Shift Manager
Hours: 30+ hours per week
Role Overview:
The Kitchen Shift Manager is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts, ensuring food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently met. This role involves working directly with raw chicken products and overseeing staff to maintain safe handling, storage, and preparation procedures in line with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise kitchen staff during shifts to ensure efficient and safe operations
Ensure correct handling, preparation, storage, and cooking of raw chicken to prevent cross-contamination
Monitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards at all times
Lead by example in following food safety regulations and company procedures
Manage shift schedules, staff breaks, and workflow to meet service demands
Conduct temperature checks and ensure correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Address any food safety concerns or incidents promptly and report as required
Support training and development of kitchen team members
Assist with stock control, rotation, and waste management
Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used safely
Skills and Experience:
Previous kitchen or food service supervisory experience preferred
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene, particularly when handling raw chicken
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of HACCP or equivalent food safety standards is an advantage
Working Conditions:
Hands-on role involving prolonged standing and manual handling
Regular contact with raw poultry and food preparation equipment
Shift-based work across a 30-hour working week, including weekends or evenings as required