Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety

Location: COOK Kitchens in Kent and Somerset

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (with flexibility for our 24/7 operation)

Experience: Food Manufacturing preferred

Are you ready to lead the charge in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at COOK? We're looking for a dynamic leader to drive our HSE agenda across Operations and Retail, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability, based in Sittingbourne but will include travel to Somerset where our puddings are made.

About COOK: Since 1997, COOK has been a trailblazer in the frozen food industry, crafting remarkable meals for your freezer. Our kitchens in Kent and Somerset use the same ingredients and techniques you'd use at home, ensuring our food looks and tastes homemade—maybe even better!

• Market Leaders: Our food is not just good; it's incredible.
• Independent & Family-Owned: We do things the right way, not the fast way.
• Certified B Corporation: We measure what matters—our impact on the environment, our people, and our community.
• Profit Sharing: We share 5% of our annual profits with our staff.

About the Role:

Strategic Leadership:

• Deliver a compelling HSE vision and strategy that everyone buys into.
• Implement an HSE management system to meet all statutory requirements.
• Chair the COOK HSE steering meeting to track progress.

Health and Safety Leadership:

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and monitoring processes.
• Provide guidance on legal compliance and stay updated with regulatory changes.
• Understand and mitigate risks in operations and retail processes.
• Develop and implement safety strategies to reduce injury and ill health risks.
• Advise on training requirements and manage relationships with authorities.

Environmental Leadership:

• Champion sustainability within Operations and Retail.
• Work with leadership to reduce food and packaging waste.
• Drive improvements in energy and water usage.

Team Development:

• Lead and develop the HSE team with clear accountabilities and growth plans.
• Identify and nurture future stars.
• Ensure ongoing training and development.
• Foster a culture of recognition and celebration.

About You:

• Committed to learning and personal development.
• Aligned with COOK's values and leadership principles.
• NEBOSH Diploma/Degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a senior HSE role within manufacturing, preferably food.
• Membership of IOSH or relevant professional body.
• Environmental qualification (minimum EMA Certificate).
• Strong communicator with IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at COOK and lead the way in Health & Safety!

Other bits

Excellent Benefits including paid breaks, free food, CookieJar Smart Spending discounts on leading brands, profit share, 30% staff discount and birthdays off and much more.

Ask us about flexible working.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.

Based in Sittingbourne, Kent

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