Food Technologist

The Newt in Somerset; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job description

Food Technologist

£31,000 per annum plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits

40 hours over 5 days

Your role

You and your up-to-date industry regulation knowledge will be integral to ensuring Food Safety discipline across our Retail and Production teams, assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes, policies, controls and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations. As part of this development and implementation, you will provide ongoing training and education on food safety and practices to employees throughout the organisation.

Outside of the organisation, you will evaluate and monitor the food safety practices of our suppliers, addressing any issues which may arise and investigate any customer complaints which arise through our customer services team.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop, implement, and manage comprehensive food safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Establish protocols for monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety controls throughout the supply chain and production processes.
• Provide ongoing training and education to employees on food safety best practices, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and monitor the food safety practices of suppliers and vendors to ensure the safety and quality of incoming materials.
• Investigate customer complaints with suppliers and liaise with the Customer Services Department to close off within required timescales.
• Prepare and present regular reports on food safety performance and improvements to management.
• Product specification management using given software, troubleshooting and suggesting improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to use IT skills to collate and trend data.
• Multi-tasking ability and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and systems.
• Experience with food labelling regulations, sensory analysis, HACCP, and Food Hygiene.

Bonus experience:

• Driving continuous improvement through audit and corrective actions in a diverse environment.
• Ability to deliver technical support and integrity for the estate within a production/hospitality driven environment.
• Hygiene checks that can then be adapted into GMP hygiene checks upon completion of the production facility.
• Technical experience in chilled food manufacturing and Microbiology.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.