Technical assistant | full time | wagamama cpu, east acton london | £35,200 ote (£32,000pa + up to 10% discretionary bonus) + £2,400 a year to spend on wagamama food with family + friends
at wagamama, food is life and we’re here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK (and growing fast) we’ve been dishing up vibrant, fresh asian inspired flavours since ‘92. it’s all about good food, good vibes, and good company
we’re looking for a technical assistant to join our cpu team full time at our east acton site if you’re detail-driven, organised, and passionate about food safety + quality, this could be the perfect fit
ready to get stuck in and make a difference behind the scenes?
purpose
you’ll support the cpu team to make sure all our food safety, compliance, and quality standards stay sky high. from managing technical data to supplier follow-ups, you’ll help keep our kitchen running smoothly from bowl to soul
this is a hands‑on role for someone who knows their way around specs, spreadsheets, and supplier standards. you’ll be supporting our product integrity from idea to bowl
what you’ll do
* manage supply chain complaints + follow up with suppliers to resolve issues quickly and thoroughly
* handle technical data and admin across systems + reports
* coordinate lab testing + sample requests to keep new launches on track
* verify product specs, raw material info + allergen data
* keep food safety + compliance reports accurate and up to date
* support with new product launches + quality checks
* help the team maintain gfsi compliance + support legal food safety requirements
what we’re looking for
* a degree in food science, nutrition, or similar
* at least 1 year’s experience in a technical assistant or similar role
* haccp level 2 certified (minimum)
* strong understanding of allergen management, food safety + uk food law
* experienced with gfsi schemes + regulatory platforms (like horizon scanning, finn + rasff)
* solid knowledge of excel + data systems
* great attention to detail, clear communicator + organised thinker
* someone who’s passionate about food, curious, and keen to learn
wok’s in it for you
* competitive salary
* full time role based at our cpu in east acton, london
* £200 monthly wagamama food allowance - that’s £2,400 a year to enjoy your favourite dishes with family + friends
* private healthcare
* 3% pension contribution
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* generous parental leave | 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
* discounts across retail, hospitality + leisure
apply today!
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