Join Our Team as a Savoury Line Team Leader

We’re expanding, and launching a brand-new Savoury Line! This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, friendly Production team and be part of something fresh. As the Savoury Line Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in coordinating daily production activities, ensuring quality and food safety standards are met, and supporting your team to deliver thousands of delicious cooked savoury products every day. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours of work: Day Shift – exact start and finish times to be confirmed
Hourly Rate: £14.20 (Band 3)

The Team Leader's days of work will be Tuesday to Friday and the potential hours of work could be 07:00 until 17:00 or 08:00 until 18:00, but this hasnt been set in stone.

We are looking at this role starting beginning of February 2025 for training, and then launching fully in Mid-March (These dates could be subject to change).

This will be a small team consisting of one Team Leader and 4 Key Operatives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and motivate a team of Key Operatives to meet production targets and quality standards

• Organise daily work schedules and allocate tasks to ensure smooth workflow

• Provide on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members

• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to encourage continuous improvement

• Act as the first point of contact for team queries and escalate issues as needed

Production Oversight

• Supervise the preparation, cooking, and packaging of cooked savoury products

• Ensure all production processes are followed accurately and efficiently

• Monitor equipment operation and coordinate with maintenance when issues arise

• Support the team in resolving production challenges

Quality Control

• Conduct regular checks to ensure products meet our high standards for taste, appearance, and freshness

• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, shapes, and cooking times

• Address any quality issues promptly

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all team members adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols

• Oversee completion of CCP checks, cleaning records, and production documentation

• Maintain compliance with allergen handling, PPE use, and sanitation procedures

• Support audits and inspections by ensuring readiness and documentation accuracy

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a food production or cooking environment

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role is highly desirable

• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and production processes

• Ability to lead by example and foster a positive team culture

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

• A reliable team player with a positive attitude

Why Join This Team?

By joining our Savoury Line, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in producing high-quality cooked savoury products at scale.

We live by our values: Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion. We’re proud to make the world a better place, one product at a time.

If you’re a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and want to be part of our friendly and growing company, apply today. Or if you have any questions please email HR@Propercornish.co.uk