Hygiene Supervisor
GOUSTO · Warrington, England ·
Company DescriptionHere at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It's an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we're a friendly bunch! We're proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we're a recipe box company that's disrupting the sector, and we're passionate about our diverse team and our customers.
All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we're passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values Dream, Deliver and Care show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.
Job DescriptionReporting to the Quality Assurance Manager within our Food Technical team, you will guide and support the site Hygiene Team to maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards. In this key position, you will bridge communication between hygiene, operations, and technical teams to ensure audit readiness and drive continuous improvement every day.
You will play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and site-ready environment. From coordinating daily cleaning schedules and pest control trackers to carrying out root cause analysis and leading audit responses, your work directly supports our operational success and high quality standards.
Core ResponsibilitiesGuiding and coordinating the Hygiene team to complete scheduled and ad hoc cleaning tasks efficientlyEstablishing risk-assessed hygiene systems and cleaning instruction cards across all areas and equipmentDelivering and coordinating hygiene and safety training for team membersPlanning and managing hygiene schedules to maintain high standards across site facilitiesSupporting the engineering team during planned preventative maintenance schedulesLeading internal and external hygiene audits and closing out corrective action summariesManaging chemical stock levels, cleaning equipment, and raising purchase ordersEnsuring all hygiene activities adhere strictly to Health & Safety and COSHH guidelinesOverseeing pest control management, debriefs, and maintaining the action trackerActing as the primary contact for third-party cleaning service providers to ensure alignment with site standardsWho You AreExperience supervising, guiding, or leading teams within a workplace environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to convey clear instructions and share updates across departmentsKnowledge of hygiene, safety, and cleaning standards within a food production or manufacturing environmentPractical approach to problem-solving with the ability to manage priorities effectivelyFamiliarity with document control, schedules, and maintaining safety recordsPractical experience with cleaning chemicals, equipment safety, and Health & Safety proceduresProficient IT skills, including experience using Google Workspace applications such as Google Docs and Google SheetsFamiliarity with generating or maintaining risk assessmentsQualificationsCOSHH TrainingAdditional Information25 days paid leave (plus bank holidays) which increases annually40% Gousto discount, Your first Gousto box FREE, 15% Gousto discount for friends and family, and the sharing of free food as availablePensionHealthcareAccess to Aviva digital GP and wellness appGym membershipEmployee assistance, discounts and cashback via TelUs HealthCycle to work schemeHot food canteen (Warrington only)Staff shop with lots of food freebies!
SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ManufacturingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Food And Beverages