Senior Hygienist

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Company Description

Job Description

Newly increased pay rates

£28,270 per annum (£13.59 per hour) plus a great range of benefits

Shift details: working Monday - Friday from 10:00am until 19:00pm, with an element of flexibility required during peak season

40 Hours per week

Bicester, Oxfordshire

If you are as ambitious as we are and you're looking for an opportunity to progress your career, join us as the Senior Hygienist to ensure our workplace is maintained to the standards that comply with all relevant legislation (H&S, Hygiene, BRC, etc.) showing best practise to our Production team colleagues based at Fresh Kitchen (Sysco) site in Bicester in Oxfordshire.

Main requirements of this role are to ensure production areas are always clean and presentable. You'll have good recognition, understanding and implementation of 'clean as you go" policies that are in place Reporting to the Production Manager this hands on role involves a wide variety of tasks from an operational and compliance perspective. You will need to have high standards and be expected to lead by example.

This is a varied opportunity, where you will support in maintaining health and safety requirements to implement the site hygiene policy but also in actively setting a positive, upbeat, safe environment for our colleagues. You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills to listen, follow and cascade instructions from the Production Manager's directive. As Senior Hygienist you'll be allocating jobs out to the other hygiene team members; passing on instruction to other members of the hygiene team as shifts cross over to ensure duties are completed to a high standard in accordance to the CIC's (cleaning instruction cards), procedures, and policies, completing the associated paperwork accordingly.

As Senior Hygienist you'll understand the handling/use of appropriate chemicals and hold a valid COSHH certification (provided if necessary). Our team will be using hand-held ATP swabbing device to check hygiene standards of areas defined in the schedule when necessary. Also required to complete routine fogging as determined by schedule and timing (where possible) and ensure overall chemical segregation is maintained and chemical supply stock control is completed.

Duties will be carried out in both a chilled or hot production area, full PPE will be provided. You can expect this role to involve some lifting and there is bending, stretching, and standing depending on the activity therefore you need to be physically fit. The key to success is to have good powers of concentration and observation especially when some tasks are repetitive and require a great amount of attention to detail.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream - Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services - from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

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Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs' menus.