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Job Introduction
As the Senior Specification Technologist Food Safety, you will manage the maintenance and sign-off of product specifications and associated documentation, across all our stores, working collaboratively with a variety of departments.
As Senior Specification Technologist – Food Safety You Will
* Extensive working knowledge of Food Law including, allergen management, legal food & drink labelling requirements and experience of future horizon scanning; to detect potential Food Law changes.
* Support the Senior Technical Manager- Supplier & Product to ensure the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Quality Management Policy.
* Working closely with Food Buying, to ensure new products and concessions launch on time in safe and legal manner
* Champion accurate completion of Foodhalls & Resturants product specifications sold in Selfridges prior to launch, in-line with Selfridges policies, procedures and ethical trading requirements.
* Manage the on-going review and development of supplier assurance and product specification procedures.
* To liase with suppliers, Buyers and Restaurants Operations to resolve queries with product specifications.
* To maintain an effective communication process by leading Concept to Launch meetings with Food B&M and maintaining effective communication of specification approval statistics.
* To ensure the specification system is effectively managed so correct product information is transferred to other departments across the business including Online and Copy teams, Ticketing Teams and Food B&M team.
* Support the Food Safety team with conducting Foodhalls hygiene inspections to schedule, delivery of training material and briefing notes and supplier-facing food complaint investigations.
* Support the building of a sustainable and circular future by ensuring a robust supplier assurance and product approval process to deliver compliant, yet innovative ranges.
How You’ll Do It…you Will Be
* Organised. You can plan and prioritise different tasks with a methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
* Sound understanding of food labelling legislation and associated Regulations.
* Sound knowledge in allergen awareness and food composition.
* A great communicator, both verbal and written. You have sound communication skills and strong relationship building skills with stakeholders and able to work in a team.
* A project manager who can deliver to tight deadlines, in an ever-changing environment.
* You are analytical and results driven, able to use data to problem solve.
* You can adapt to change and can be flexible in the way you work.
* A member of Industry working groups (e.g. IFST, FDF, FSA, Campden BRI)
* A Degree in Food Science, Environmental Health or related discipline
* The holder of a Level 2 HACCP qualification (minimum)
* An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague
* Embrace Every Self
* Create the Extraordinary
* Lead with Purpose
This guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business
Selfridges
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Retail
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