Key Responsibilities
* Verify all products arriving at the back door are from approved vendors and meet expected specifications; use risk‑assessed sampling to confirm quality, manage rejections, and liaise with the technologist and internal teams on any issues.
* Ensure products are delivered at the correct temperature; record temperature control during transit.
* Maintain hygiene standards in storage areas; carry out environmental monitoring using ATP and traditional swabs as per schedule.
* Perform delivery checks, inspect products against specification, and complete all required documentation accurately; record any quality concerns and submit to the Food Technologist for supplier follow‑up.
* Assist with return‑to‑vendor processes, logging quality issues where required.
* Support the Food Safety team in closing out actions from pest control, audits, and floor walks, and carry out regular checks of kitchen and restaurant fridges/freezers to ensure shelf‑life compliance.
About You
* Strong time‑management skills and the ability to multitask; efficiently handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in paperwork and stock management.
* Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities, responding effectively to dynamic situations.
* Strong commitment to the company values and work ethics, able to perform duties with minimal supervision, demonstrating independence and reliability.
* Food Hygiene Level2 training – essential for ensuring food safety standards (preferred but not essential).
* PC literacy – proficiency in Word and Excel.
* Excellent customer‑service focus and communication skills, both interpersonal and professional.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, over 5 days within a 7‑day period; shifts starting between 6:00am and 8:00am and ending between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Hybrid Working
This role may be fully on‑site or a mix of on‑site and home working. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on‑site, depending on business needs.
Employment Type
Permanent
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