Food Quality Assurance Assistant - Belfast

Sysco Ireland; Nutts Corner; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland seeks a passionate Food Quality Assurance Assistant in Belfast. This role is critical for monitoring food safety and quality policies. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant qualification and should thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food distribution or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food-related law and industry standards.
• Understanding of customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive fresh produce quality management from receipt to delivery.
• Monitor quality and safety of food products.
• Report on food safety, quality, and compliance issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in food/science/quality discipline

Job description

Food Quality Assurance Assistant - Belfast

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Join Us and Grow Your Career

We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

As part of our recipe for growth, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team, in our new Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco - keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

Quality Assurance Assistant

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Assurance Assistant a role which will be responsible for monitoring and verification of the food safety and quality policies within Sysco distribution centre in Belfast.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

Responsive

Customer centric

Attention to detail focused

If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

Drive Fresh produce quality management from receipt to customer delivery.

Monitor the quality and safety of food products and key processes

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.

Drive continuous improvement and be a key ambassador for Food safety culture.

Support Operation and Sales teams regarding Food safety and quality management.

Other adhoc duties which may be required by the FSQA team.

Requirements:

Qualification in a recognised food /science/quality discipline desirable.

Previous experience within the food distribution or manufacturing environment at Quality Assurance level is desirable.

Knowledge of food related law and industry standards

Experience in food safety and quality procedures and policies.

Understanding of customer requirements.

Good communication and influencing skills

Be a highly motivated individual with can do attitude.

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.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
  
  

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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