Job Description

Hygiene Supervisor

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Hygiene - Taiko Acton

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Contract:

Full Time

Salary:

38,000

Contracted Hours:

40

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.


As a Hygiene Supervisor, you will take day-to-day responsibility for supervising the hygiene team, maintaining a clean and compliant production environment, and supporting continuous improvement in hygiene practices. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of hygiene and sanitation standards in food manufacturing.

Supervise and lead the hygiene team, ensuring tasks are completed to standard and team members are trained, motivated, and performing effectively. Implement and oversee hygiene and sanitation programs in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular inspections and internal audits to monitor cleanliness and compliance, and drive improvements where needed. Develop and deliver training sessions on hygiene best practices, safety procedures, and sanitation technologies. Respond swiftly and effectively to hygiene-related issues, including contamination risks, managing corrective and preventive actions. Maintain accurate documentation of cleaning schedules, inspection results, and compliance records; report findings to senior management. Manage stock of hygiene supplies and equipment, ensuring efficient use of resources and readiness for all hygiene operations.

We're looking for someone who:

Has previous supervisory experience in a hygiene or sanitation role, ideally in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment. Understands HACCP, food safety regulations, COSHH, and cleaning validation. Has strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train, guide, and inspire a team. Is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards. Is comfortable working cross-functionally and responding effectively to incidents or audits.

We're proud to offer:

Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program

Brilliant support

services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance Discretionary Life Assurance Discretionary Income Protection Group Personal Pension Private Medical Cash Plan Bespoke reward platform including access to

retail, cinema & gym discounts.

50% off your food

every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends. Contribute towards our

award-winning sustainability initiatives

that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic. *

Annual Awards ceremony

celebrating our success and offering winning Managers