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Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story

• Be able to work in a factory environment.
• Undertake tasks as instructed and operate equipment safely and in accordance with all instructions and guidelines, including health and  safety and food handling requirements.
• Ensure that continuous factory production is maintained wherever possible.
• Undertake equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning in accordance with instructions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies and procedures, codes and legislation including health and safety.
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the team.

 

• Understanding BRC Technical Standard in their areas and making sure that they should be implemented daily.
• Have ownership of their responsibilities and make sure the members of their team clearly understand what they need to do on a daily basis.
• To try to create a positive working environment with the members of their team.
• To report daily issues including personnel to their supervisors in a timely manner.
• Making sure all staff understand and follow all procedures throughout the factory.
• Have ownership of the duties in the area that you are assigned to in any aspect of operation including machinery, personnel training, and technical requirement.

Be able to work in cold envirnment.  Can do moving, lifting

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Discretionary attendance bonus subject to meeting criteria
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre providing products to retail whole seller within the UK
• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...