Job Description

Salary:

30,000-35,000 per year

Working Days -

Monday to Friday

Working Hours -

7:00am - 3:00pm |On-site (WFH Friday)

About Cool Chile Co. Ltd

At Cool Chile Co., we've been adding spice to the UK food scene for over 30 years. We're a small but passionate team dedicated to making high-quality Mexican food, from tortillas and masa harina to sauces and chillies - right here in London. Every product we make celebrates bold flavours, teamwork, and the joy of great food. Our team serves wholesale, retail, and online customers, and we're constantly innovating new products.
If you're eager to

build your career in food safety and quality

and get hands-on experience in a variety of technical areas, this could be the perfect role for you.

Job Summary

As a

Technical/Quality Officer

, you'll support the technical and quality side of our business. You'll get real exposure to food safety systems, product development, audits, and supplier management - learning on the job and developing your expertise.

The Role

As a

Technical/Quality Officer

, you'll support the technical and quality side of our business. You'll get real exposure to food safety systems, product development, audits, and supplier management -- learning on the job and developing your expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the business on

food safety and quality compliance

Helping maintain our

Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

in line with SALSA standards Assisting with

internal audits

and helping address non-conformances Supporting

new product development

including sensory testing, label reviews, and documentation Helping manage

supplier approvals, raw materials, and packaging

Supporting

sampling, environmental testing, and traceability checks

Learning to

investigate and report customer complaints

with guidance Helping maintain records, policies, and procedures accurately

Who We're Looking For

This is a hands-on role for someone

early in their technical/quality career

, keen to learn and grow.

You might have:

A degree or qualification in

Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field

(or equivalent experience) Knowledge of

HACCP or food safety practices

(training can be provided if needed) Good

attention to detail

and organisational skills Ability to work on the

production floor and at a desk

Enthusiasm to learn, take ownership, and work as part of a small, passionate team

Why Join Cool Chile?

Real

hands-on experience

across multiple areas of technical and quality management Opportunity to

develop your career

in food manufacturing and food safety Work in a

close-knit, passionate team

where your contributions are valued Exposure to

product development, audits, and supplier management

in a growing company

Benefits

Product Discount:

50% discount on Cool Chile products

Birthday Off:

Take a complimentary day off for your birthday to celebrate

Working From Home

day on

Fridays

Training and development opportunities Friendly, close-knit team Opportunities for progression within a growing company
email your CV across to hr@coolchile.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

London W3 0TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person