At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Hygiene Team to maintain top-notch cleaning and safety standards in our bakery.
- Company: Join The Bread Factory, the UK's leading artisan bakery with a rich history of quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, tasty perks, and exclusive discounts on our delicious products.
- Other info: Flexible hours and wellbeing support available for a balanced work-life experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while working with a passionate team in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in hygiene roles and team leadership, with a strong grasp of food safety protocols.
The predicted salary is between 14.7 - 14.7 £ per hour.
About us: The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. Founded by Gail Meija in 1993, The Bread Factory began by supplying some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. More than three decades later, we continue to work closely with the best chefs, alongside grocers, foodservice partners and our own neighbourhood bakery, GAIL's. The Bread Factory is synonymous with quality, having been awarded more than 100 Great Taste Awards and holding a Royal Warrant since 2016.
Position Overview: As the Hygiene Shift Leader, you will lead and supervise the Hygiene Team to ensure all areas of the bakery meet hygiene and safety standards. You will ensure that cleaning processes are followed meticulously and that the team operates efficiently to meet food safety requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and supervise the Hygiene Team to deliver consistently high cleaning and sanitation standards.
- Ensure full compliance with SOPs, food safety standards, COSHH requirements, and correct use of PPE.
- Train, coach, and develop team members while monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Maintain excellent hygiene across equipment, production areas, and workspaces while completing daily compliance checks.
- Support audits, root cause investigations, and continuous improvements to cleaning processes, performance metrics, and resource management.
About You:
- Previous experience in a hygiene or cleaning role within a food manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading or supervising a team, with a focus on motivating and developing team members.
- Strong understanding of hygiene protocols, particularly in food manufacturing and bakery environments.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals.
- Ability to follow and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety guidelines.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation.
- Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
- Tasty perks – enjoy our freshly baked products on your break and take some home to share with friends and family.
- Exclusive savings – 40–50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery.
- Wellbeing support – access to a 24-hour GP service whenever you need it.
- More than just a job – access to our company benefits platform with a range of discounts, rewards, and offers.
Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU
Hours: 14:30-23:00
Shift: Friday - Tuesday
Pay: £14.70 per hour
