Hygiene Supervisor

About Deliciously Ella
Deliciously Ella's mission is to help people eat real food again, with more plants, more of the time. We are growing fast and we're looking for talented, passionate, purpose-led people who share in our mission to help us get there.

Every day, we work to cultivate positive change, sharing delicious, natural, plant-based recipes and food products with the aim of building the world's leading plant-based platform. Starting from a recipe website, the business has evolved into a restaurant, a range of plant-based food products, an app, a collection of bestselling recipe books and a growing social media community that sits at the heart of what we do.

We launched our first food products in 2016 and have since launched a wide range of products across different categories. We work with all the major grocers and OOH retailers across the UK. We also have a growing international business in the US and Europe.

Take a look at our website to read more about our story.

Working at Deliciously Ella
We have around 75 team members across two sites. Our factory site near Milton Keynes produces some of our best-loved products like our energy balls, caramel cups, nut butter bites and dipped nuts. Our Head Office is based in the heart of central London, on Tottenham Court Road, and this is where our Leadership Team work, alongside our Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and People teams.

What are we looking for?
We believe our team members are what make our business special, and we hire extraordinary people to fulfil our extraordinary mission. We strive for high performance and our values guide the way we work each day:

• Proud - We act in ways that make our families, colleagues and community proud
• Think big We think big, constantly searching for ways to grow our business
• Embrace challenges We embrace challenges head on and enjoy problem solving
• Guardians We're guardians of our brand and the values it holds
• Welcome change We thrive on change, and use it as an opportunity to innovate, learn, and grow

Purpose of the role

• Supervise and coordinate shift cleaning staff, providing hands-on support when needed.
• Lead and manage all aspects of hygiene operations with accountability.
• Ensure all cleaning and hygiene tasks are completed to company and legal standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify cleanliness and compliance with microbiological limits.
• Deliver training on cleaning procedures, COSHH, GMP, and equipment usage; provide refresher sessions regularly.
• Maintain and review cleaning schedules and instruction cards in line with changing business needs and expansions to site and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal in line with legal requirements.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; report faults promptly and follow up on corrective actions.
• Address staff concerns or issues professionally and efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of cleaning schedules, attendance, performance, and incidents.
• Foster a positive team environment through strong communication and collaboration.
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests.

Your team
Deliciously Ella is looking for a dedicated and experienced Hygiene Supervisor to lead and support our cleaning and disinfection operations. This hands-on role is essential for ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and legal compliance. You will manage a team of cleaners, maintain hygiene protocols, and create a safe, efficient working environment during the night shift and take full ownership of all hygiene operations.

What You Will Bring (skills And Experience)

• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within food manufacturing cleaning operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and legal requirements.
• COSHH knowledge (essential); certification preferred.
• In-depth understanding of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Own vehicle required due to rural location and shift pattern.

What We Offer
What we offer
You will have the opportunity to be part of a mission driven scale up business at a hugely exciting point in our growth trajectory, where your voice is heard and where you're able to actively input in the strategic direction of our business. Some great perks in working for Deliciously Ella include:

A competitive salary

• Free Deliciously Ella App Access for you and five friends and family.
• Contributory pension scheme with the People's Pension
• 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday and an additional day after 5 years of service
• Health insurance through Vitality
• Free snacks
• Twice-yearly team events
• Enhanced maternity leave (16 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay)
• Up to 8 days per year study leave for job relevant qualifications