Food QA Assistant: Quality & Compliance

Sysco Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our Belfast team. You will help monitor food product quality and safety, support HACCP compliance, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication, and the ability to work both in a team and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Training and induction duties will be undertaken as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised food/science/quality discipline desirable.
• Experience in the food industry at QA level desirable.
• Knowledge of food related law and industry standards.
• Experience in food safety procedures and policies.
• Understanding of customer requirements.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Be a team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability.
• Flexibility in handling multiple tasks in a fast moving environment.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality and safety of food products.
• HACCP implementation and verification.
• Induction Training when required.
• Internal audits managed and documented.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with corporate and auditing standards.
• Carry out product and process inspections and assessments.
• Ensure that all product related customer complaints are investigated, reported and completed in a timely manner.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance issues.
• Verification of test equipment.
• Corrective and preventative actions.

Skills

Analytical

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in food science/quality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our Belfast team. You will help monitor food product quality and safety, support HACCP compliance, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication, and the ability to work both in a team and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Training and induction duties will be undertaken as needed.