Hygiene Operators

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.

Hygiene operator is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation across food production and storage areas to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Their duties include cleaning equipment, machinery, and facilities using approved chemicals and procedures, conducting routine hygiene checks, and supporting audits and inspections. By preventing contamination and upholding strict hygiene protocols, they play a crucial role in protecting product quality and consumer health.

• Ensure that all factory areas kept clean and tidy including production, external areas, offices,
• toilets, canteens and any other requested areas
• Ensure H&S standards are maintained including the correct use of protective equipment
• Any hazards are identified, raised and resolved with the manager
• Replace clean uniforms throughout the production shift and organize the transfer of dirty laundry
• Maintain stocks of PPE and disposables and ensure availability to all departments throughout the production shift
• Responsible for cleaning machines using chemicals in relevant area as per instructions in relevant areas
• Responsible for managing waste segregation process and follow correct recycling procedure
• Work safely within the COSHH guidelines and follow the appropriate training

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.
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• 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:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 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

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