At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure every meal is top quality and meets safety standards.
- Company: Join COOK, a family-owned B Corp that values sustainability and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, paid leave for special occasions, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a passionate team in food production.
- Qualifications: Experience in team leadership and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 15.76 - 15.76 £ per hour.
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent - COOK Classic Kitchen
Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm – 10pm
Pay rate: £30,732.00 per year / £15.76 per hour
Be the final quality check, the last touch of care, and the leader who brings it all together. As our Finishing Team Leader you’ll lead the team that dishes up and adds the final flourish to our remarkable meals. You’ll make sure every meal meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and pride. This is more than just a production role — it’s about ensuring every meal we send is something we’d serve ourselves.
The Role
- Support and motivate the team to achieve daily production targets while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Assist with the smooth running of the finishing area, ensuring team members are allocated effectively throughout the shift.
- Ensure all products meet required presentation, portion, and packaging standards.
- Follow all Health & Safety and food safety procedures, encouraging a “right first time” approach across the team.
- Provide guidance and day‑to‑day support to colleagues, helping new starters settle in and work confidently within the department.
- Respond to operational issues in a calm and practical manner to help keep production running efficiently.
- Work closely with other departments including prep, kitchen, dispatch, planning, and hygiene to ensure a smooth production flow.
Good to Have
- Ability to work effectively within a small team where strong communication is essential to success.
- Experience in leading a team, with a focus on maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
- Prior experience in a busy preparation department within food manufacturing.
If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential.
Excellent Benefits
- Free cooked from fresh lunch for all employees
- Free car park
- Paid leave on your birthdays, moving house, becoming grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
- Staff profit share
- Wellbeing program
- 30% staff discount
- Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
- Team meals, events & away days
Be part of a B‑Corp‑certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.
What Cook is About
We’re a proudly independent, family‑owned B Corp, which basically means we care. A lot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing. Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.
Production Team Leader in St Albans employer: Cook Trading Limited
At COOK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued. As a Finishing Team Leader in Sittingbourne, you'll enjoy excellent benefits such as free meals, paid leave for special occasions, and opportunities for personal growth within a B-Corp certified business that prioritises sustainability and community. Join us to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality meals while enjoying a fulfilling career in a family-owned environment that truly cares about its people.
