Technical + qa assistant | wagamama central production unit
east acton | on-site | £30,000pa
at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced japanese ramen bars since 1992, wagamama is a celebration of asian food brought to life
we're looking for a
technical + qa assistant
to join us on our journey ready to dive in and stir things up?
what we need |
a detail-driven, food safety-focused technical + qa assistant to support our central production unit (cpu) in east acton. you'll help maintain the highest standards of food quality + compliance, working closely with the site technical manager and wider team to ensure everything we produce lives up to the wagamama name
what you'll do |
deliver food safety + quality standards that reflect our brand
conduct and report daily tasting panels + results
carry out internal audits to a set schedule
investigate root causes of non-conformances + complaints
ensure daily compliance with our quality management system
monitor + improve supplier quality performance
support training on food safety + health + safety at cpu + warehouse
manage quality control of ingredients into cpu + warehouse
maintain relationships with 3rd party labs + service providers
what you'll need |
essential
level 3 food safety / HACCP
degree qualified
good IT skills (especially microsoft office)
basic food hygiene knowledge
strong problem-solving skills
great team player with solid interpersonal skills
minimum 1 year experience in a similar food industry role
flexibility with working hours
desired
internal auditor qualification
knowledge of BRC accreditation
who you'll be working with |
site technical manager
production + warehouse teams
3rd party labs + suppliers
wider wagamama food + compliance teams
wok's in it for you |
£30,000pa + 10% discretionary bonus
£200 monthly wagamama food allowance — enjoy all your favourite dishes on us
pension contribution
discounts across retail, hospitality + leisure
internal progression opportunities + fully funded apprenticeships
kintsugi wellness | access to counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
family-friendly policy | 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
financial wellbeing support
nothing brings people together like great food. no matter where you're from or who you are, you've got a seat at our table | because food is the ultimate connector, and here everyone belongs