Job Description

Craft Your Career with Chantilly Patisserie

At Chantilly Patisserie, we create indulgent desserts with precision and passion. As a BRC-accredited producer, we're committed to quality, innovation, and excellence in food manufacturing. We're now looking for a motivated Technical Assistant to join our growing team -- with a clear path to senior roles in quality and technical management.

The Role

You'll support our Technical Director in maintaining high food safety and quality standards, ensuring we stay compliant with the BRC Global Standard -- the UK's benchmark for food manufacturing. You'll also work across teams to assist with new product development, resolve non-conformances, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Technical Director with daily technical and compliance tasks Maintain and develop BRC and customer standards Prepare and update quality documentation and records Support production and NPD teams during product trials and launches Participate in investigations and root cause analysis for non-conformances and complaints Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the dessert facility

Training & Development

Onsite coaching and development for company procedures Opportunity to gain formal qualifications in food safety and quality management Personal and professional development, leading to management roles with in the industry

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

Formal qualifications in Food Technology, Food Safety, or a related discipline Training in HACCP and a strong understanding of food safety standards Experience in technical or quality assurance roles within food manufacturing An excellent level of English and Maths, essential for documentation, analysis, and communication A passion for maintaining high standards in food safety and quality Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving The ability to work both independently and collaboratively Good IT skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive starting salary (25,000-27,000) Full training and professional development Supportive, collaborative working environment Career growth within a thriving artisan dessert business
If you're passionate about food and ready to grow your career in a supportive, high-quality environment -- we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your updated CV and a covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Paignton TQ4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person