Hygiene & Cleaning Team Leader

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hygiene & Cleaning Team Leader at Dishpatch, reporting to the Operations and Production Manager. Dishpatch, recently acquired by Waitrose & Partners, is a meal-kit delivery service offering restaurant-quality dishes prepared by top UK chefs. Our service provides customers with over 30 menus delivered nationwide on Fridays, simplifying high-end home dining with minimal preparation.

• Salary: £15.24 GBP Hourly

• Contract type: Permanent

• Working pattern: 37.5 hours/week, onsite at Dishpatch HQ

• Location: North Greenwich, Dishpatch Head Office

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant site environment through managing cleaning schedules, supervising the hygiene team, and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Perform cleaning duties as part of the rota.
• Conduct regular inspections, manage chemical supplies, and oversee chemical safety.
• Lead and develop the hygiene team, creating effective schedules and ensuring task completion.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and health regulations through audits and checks.
• Report on team performance, inspections, and chemical inventory to management.
• Collaborate with management to resolve operational issues.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience in facilities management or similar roles.
• Knowledge of cleaning processes and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 certification.

The partnership

We're the UK's largest employee-owned business, committed to building a happier world through our brands John Lewis and Waitrose. We foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and respect, where Partners are valued and empowered.

Join us and be part of a company where everyone owns the success and contributes to a positive environment.

Additional information

Some roles may require pre-employment checks, including DBS and financial probity checks. We encourage early applications as vacancies may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements; discuss options with your hiring manager during the interview.