Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel, launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market, consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technologist - Maternity Cover to join our Technical Team based in Park Royal. The Role: To provide professional support and assist in the management of food safety, food quality, health & safety and legal compliance, covering all operations taking place at the Central Production Unit. Key Responsibilities: Communicate with senior management and staff on a regular basis to continuously improve Central Production Unit’s food safety and quality culture. Inspect and monitor quality of environmental and in-process food production such as hygiene practice, GMP (good manufacturing practice), temperature, raw material, process & product consistencies. Conduct internal audit on a regular basis e.g. glass & plastic, GMP (good manufacturing practice), CCP (critical control point) and allergen etc. Complete accurate records of monitoring activities and corrective actions. Complete and record calibration tests on monitoring equipment. Submit product samples, including shelf life and swab samples, for microbiological testing, analyses. Document and report the result of investigation of problems and complaints to Line Manager as appropriate. Advise production supervisors and managers on corrective actions required as a result of monitoring activities. Provide assistance with supplier and customer complaints on food safety, packaging or other food related issues. Our Requirements: The Quality Assurance Technologist should have a keen eye for detail and passion for the highest possible standards. They will have a logical approach to working, with practical problem solving and decision making skills. The Quality Assurance Technologist should possess strong communication skills. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US