Food Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

This role is based in Bexley for an experienced FOOD QUALITY MANAGER. If you have a food services background and a passion for food, then this is a lovely opportunity to join a well-established UK business that supplies supermarkets and restaurants with delicious new Asian and Asian inspired recipes and products. The company is expanding its food range to accommodate increasingly sophisticated consumer tastes, and the brand is underpinned by its strict QA processes which make it a trusted supplier to its clients. This is a KEY ROLE in the supply chain and this business prides itself in adhering to the highest standards of food safety which is an essential part of its branding strategy.

TITLE: Food Quality Manager (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Location: Bexley (SE London nearby)

Car Parking Available: Free Parking

Hours: 40 hours per week covering Monday - Saturday (Depending on the production plan)

Work style: Fully office based

Company: Amazing opportunity for an experienced food QA Manager to join a fast-growing Asian food business that sells to supermarkets and restaurants across the UK. The company has gone through a recent explosion in growth because of the increased interest in home-cooking that started during Covid and has continued to grow. People are now experimenting with new flavours and new dishes, following chefs on Instagram etc., and because of this, the company has been able to expand strongly to accommodate increasingly sophisticated and international dishes.

The company prides itself in adhering to the highest standards of food safety and this role is a key role in maintaining its reputation as a supplier.

Duties:

Summary: The role has 2 main parts: 1) QA related compliance and 2) team management.

1. QA Compliance Documentation:
   Review and update HACCP documents, organise HACCP meetings as HACCP team leader
   
   • Check that documents are compliant with the latest international food hygiene regulations.
   • Monitor and analyse quality tests.
   • Monitor supplier compliance to H&S standards.
   • Ensure labelling is accurate.
2. Team Management:
   
   • Develop and train the quality team of 4.
   • Mentor and coach staff.
   • Review performance.

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience in Food Quality management.
• Degree (ideally).
• Knowledge of the HACCP system.
• Food hygiene qualification.