Food Specifications Specialist - Allergen & Compliance

Fortnum & Mason; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fortnum & Mason plc is seeking a detail-focused Specifications & Data Specialist to manage ingredient and recipe specifications across hospitality operations. You will ensure allergen data accuracy, legal compliance, and robust supplier documentation while collaborating with chefs and procurement.

You will support menu changes, conduct data reviews, and assist audits by maintaining precise records and risk assessments.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in food technical environment, quality, or specification roles within hospitality or foodservice.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hospitality legislation.
• High attention to detail and strong data management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with chefs, procurement, and operations.

Aufgaben

• Review and approve final recipes to ensure food safety compliance and allergen data accuracy.
• Create, review, and maintain ingredient, recipe, and finished dish specifications.
• Create and manage allergen matrices, ingredient breakdowns, and nutritional data.
• Maintain data within specification or menu management systems.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain ingredient and product specifications.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Support procurement with technical approval of new suppliers and products.
• Assist with menu launches, seasonal changes, and recipe reformulations.
• Support HACCP and audit-related data needs.

Kenntnisse

Food tech experience

Food safety knowledge

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

Allergen software

Jobbeschreibung

Fortnum & Mason plc is seeking a detail-focused Specifications & Data Specialist to manage ingredient and recipe specifications across hospitality operations. You will ensure allergen data accuracy, legal compliance, and robust supplier documentation while collaborating with chefs and procurement.

You will support menu changes, conduct data reviews, and assist audits by maintaining precise records and risk assessments.