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The Senior Food Technologist’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Act as the on-site, leading support across Cucina’s Technical activities to ensure company and customer compliance in relation to Food Safety, Legality, Authenticity, Integrity and Quality, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders when needed.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the site’s long-term strategy regarding Cucina’s food safety and quality projects, including obtaining/retaining BRC, SALSA and FSA accreditations.
* Investigate complaints, find root causes and implement corrective actions, ensuring all complaint responses are completed thoroughly with minimal delay.
* Complete recipes and finished product specifications, meeting customer requirements and ensuring right first-time approach.
* Responsible for the maintenance of relevant technical systems e.g. Quality Management System, Supplier Approval, Raw material specifications and risk assessments.
* Maintain a proactive involvement in new product development practices, ensuring legislative compliance, quality, and scalability across Cucina’s critical path and new product/customer menu launches.
Skills and Experience:
* Food science degree or a background in a relevant food safety role
* Food safety level 3 and HACCP level 3 desired
* Previous experience within the food industry in a Food Safety/Technical role.
* Previous experience working within a food manufacturing environment.
Your Key Capabilities will include:
* Passionate about food safety and upholding quality standards.
* Excellent attention to detail, prioritisation and organisational skills.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Confident working independently and collaboratively across teams, working on own initiative or across key stakeholders.
* Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, prioritising effectively
We offer a wide range of benefits at Cucina, including:
* Free parking onsite
* Length of Service Awards
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 50% off Restaurant Discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
* 15% off Iceland Store Discount, including double discount weeks
Your Application:
So, if you are up for the challenge and have the desired drive, determination and experience, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 21st May, 2025.
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