Fresh Food Group Trainer Job

Group Trainer job,Cork and surrounding counties

28th September, 2026

Fresh Food Trainer Job
Blue Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading retail convenience and forecourt group operating an extensive network of stores across Munster and parts of Leinster, where fresh food is a core pillar of the business and a key differentiator in its retail model.
Our client is seeking an experienced, results-driven Fresh Food Trainer with a strong grounding in food safety management, quality assurance, audits and compliance, and team development. In this role, you'll get fresh food departments audit-ready for health and safety and food safety, support deli teams with inventory, and keep food quality and presentation at the highest standard. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from a high-profile retail supermarket, fresh food convenience business, or front-of-house catering or café environment serving fresh deli produce, ideally in a senior fresh food management or group trainer role. You'll be a passionate fresh food professional and an excellent communicator, highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a natural talent for solving problems. If you're ready for the next step in your fresh food career, this role offers real variety across different teams, stores and communities, and working with a leading brand will make your CV stand out for future job opportunities in the corporate sector.
Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary: €45,000 -48,000 + Bonus
• Company Vehicle & Travel allowance
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to make a real impact
• Work-life balance
• A role with autonomy to implement new ideas and drive continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities ofFresh Food Trainer Job

• Visit multiple stores to deliver hands-on training, coaching, and operational support to fresh food teams.
• Develop and implement effective training programmes and performance strategies to improve staff productivity and efficiencies
• Monitor and maintain high standards of quality assurance, food safety, and operational compliance across all fresh food departments.
• Conduct food safety and quality assurance audits, ensuring compliance with HACCP principles, food hygiene regulations, company procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps and operational risks, implementing corrective actions and providing guidance and training to ensure standards are consistently maintained.
• Support and prepare stores for internal and external food safety inspections and audits, ensuring all relevant documentation and procedures are maintained.
• Conduct workshop training and assist in hiring for areas of food safety

Key Requirements forFresh Food Trainer Job

• 4-5 years of proven experience in fresh food retail, ideally within a training, supervisory, departmental management, or multi-site support role.
• Strong commercial understanding, including P&L, gross profit margins, sales analysis, waste management, and departmental profitability.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP principles minimum of level 3 completed, food safety standards, quality assurance procedures, and health and safety compliance.
• Experience conducting food safety audits, identifying compliance issues, and implementing effective corrective measures.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and motivate teams to improve performance and achieve business objectives.
• A proactive and innovative approach to developing strategies that drive additional sales, improve operational efficiency, and enhance profitability.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, support, and develop teams at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel between stores as required, with a full, valid driving licence.