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We are seeking an experienced Catering Production Supervisor to manage and supervise daily large-scale food production in a certified Kosher commercial kitchen, ensuring output consistency, food safety compliance, bakery operations, and team performance across a production volume of approximately 65,000 meals per month.

Role and Responsibilities

Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in collaboration with the Catering Manager
Coordinate production flow across preparation, cooking, portioning, and distribution
Implement and maintain HACCP and food safety compliance across all production stages
Maintain production records, temperature logs, wastage reports, and end-of-shift reporting
Plan and supervise bakery production including breads, rolls, pastries, and cakes
Supervise and direct 30 production staff daily
Conduct quality checks covering taste, temperature, presentation, and portioning
Manage food wastage through effective planning, FIFO stock rotation, and yield management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in high-volume commercial food production
Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising a team of 10 or more kitchen staff
Practical HACCP implementation experience
Demonstrated hands-on bakery production experience
Exposure to 50,000+ meals per month preferred
Airline catering or high-volume institutional catering experience advantageous

Qualifications

Food Handlers Certificate or equivalent (mandatory)

Key Competencies

Production Planning & Scheduling
HACCP & Food Safety Systems
Administrative Discipline & Record Keeping
Quality Control
Team Leadership & Supervision
Problem-Solving Under Pressure

Non-Negotiable Attributes

Organisational discipline and administrative rigour
High personal standards of hygiene and cleanliness
Calm authority under pressure in a high-volume environment
Cultural sensitivity and willingness to operate respectfully within a Kosher-compliant environment
Demonstrated reliability

Preferred Skills

Culinary Arts, Food Production, or Hospitality qualification advantageous
Formal HACCP / Food Safety qualification advantageous
First Aid Level 1 advantageous

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