Job Description

Join our Gourmet Kitchen team based in Portglenone as a Food Safety and Quality Manager.

Full Time - 39hours per week

Monday-Friday

Overview

The Food Safety Quality Manager 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
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person