Join our Gourmet Kitchen team based in Portglenone as a Food safety and Quality Officer
Full Time - 39hours per week
Monday-Friday
Overview
The Food Safety Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring that food products meet safety and quality standards. This position involves monitoring compliance with food safety regulations, conducting inspections, and implementing quality assurance protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and be skilled in analysing data to improve food safety practices.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
· To maintain the Quality Manual and systems to the required standards
· To liaise with customers and suppliers regarding any quality or food safety issues
· To approve, manage & maintain suppliers and service providers
· Ensure compliance with supplier approval criteria
· To work with Operations and Sales ensuring that all product meets the required standards
· To ensure internal and external audits are managed effectively
· To manage the HACCP team, including carrying out reviews, updating risk assessments, hazard analysis and product flows
· To deal with customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and monitored
· To address any issues that may impact the safety, authenticity, legality, or quality of goods, as applicable
· Completion and updating of specifications
· Managing traceability throughout the supply chain.
· To oversee and manage the training schedule, ensuring timely delivery of training for staff
· To work with staff to promote a positive food safety culture.
Requirements:
· Clean UK/EU driving license
· Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working in Quality / Technical role.
· Third level qualification Degree or HNC/D in a relevant food related discipline or proven relevant experience.
· Ability to effectively plan and organise to meet deadlines.
· Strong IT skills and an ability to record and present information in a concise format.
· The ability to work well under pressure and to play your role in a busy team environment.
· Excellent communicator with positive leadership skills
· Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Desirable:
HACCP Level 3
Food Safety Level 3
Auditing Level 3
Root Cause Analysis Training
Food degree
Experience of online specification systems
Salary will be dependant on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person