Production Team Leader We are currently seeking an experienced Bakery Production Team Leader to join our Desserts and Cake Bakery team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is self-motivated, dependable, and confident in leading a team within a fast-paced food production environment. The role is full-time, working 39 hours per week across 5 days, with shift patterns primarily during the day. Some weekend availability may be required during seasonal peaks or busier periods. Production Team Leader Responsibilities: As an Bakery Production Team Leader in the bakery, you will play a key role in leading the production of high-quality cakes and desserts. You will support the daily running of the bakery floor, working alongside your team and ensuring that production targets and quality standards are consistently met. Production Team Leader Key duties include: * Leading and motivating a small production team during shifts * Assisting in the preparation and baking of a wide range of dessert and cake products * Managing workflow in accordance with the daily production plan * Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards * Completing legal documentation and production records with accuracy and attention to detail * Preparing daily production sheets and maintaining clear communication with other departments * Labelling and packing goods for freezer storage * Monitoring stock levels and supporting 100% product availability * Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant working environment Production Team Leader Requirements: * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery * Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or 3 * Previous experience in a bakery, patisserie, or dessert manufacturing setting is desirable * Good computer literacy and confidence with documentation and basic data entry * Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Production Team Leader Benefits / Hours of Work: * Salary: up to £29k (DOE) * Company pension * Employee discount * Day shift 39 hrs per week * Monday to Friday * Some weekend work required during peak periods Please note this is not a sponsored job, candidates must have full rights to work in the UK not requiring sponsorship or on PSW Visa. Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies. We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy