Job Description

The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Quality Auditor to join our team.



We Care about a Job Well Done:


Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.



We Care about Baking:


At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.



We Care about Each Other:


We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.



We Care about Community:


We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.



Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

Carry out

routine audits

of production, packaging, and storage areas to verify compliance with GMP, hygiene, allergen controls, and food safety policies. Perform

line checks

, including product weight, temperature, coding, labelling, and packaging integrity. Monitor and record

CCP and CP verification checks

in line with HACCP plans. Report any non-conformances promptly and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Support internal audit programmes (e.g., traceability, allergen, glass & plastics, cleaning validation, pest control). Maintain accurate and up-to-date audit records, ensuring traceability of all activities. Monitor and escalate trends in audit findings, assisting with root cause analysis and improvement initiatives. Participate in

customer, third-party, and regulatory audits

, providing support and evidence as needed. Provide coaching to production staff on quality and food safety standards. Escalate serious breaches of policy or food safety risk to the Quality Manager immediately.


Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you:

Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS, retailer standards). Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication skills - able to deliver feedback clearly and constructively. Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach. Organised, with good record-keeping and time management. Able to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in food manufacturing, ideally in a bakery or similar. Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, and good manufacturing practices. HACCP Level 2 or 3 (or willing to train). Level 2 or higher Food Safety qualification. Internal auditor training (desirable but not essential).


What's in it for you:

50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme


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