Food Technology Advanced Apprentice (Cumberland Ave. London)

Getting In Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fresh prepared food is looking for a Food Technology Advanced Apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about food safety, process design, and product quality while working alongside diverse teams. You'll gain hands-on experience in ensuring that food products meet high standards of safety and quality from factory to fork. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this apprenticeship provides a pathway to a rewarding career in food technology, making a real impact on the food industry. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and quality in every product.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification.
• Training includes team building and soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality standards in production.
• Work with various departments to manage food product processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification

Job description

Apply to: Food Technology Advanced Apprentice (Cumberland Ave. London)

Learning Provider: Delivered by UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Employer: BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

Vacancy Description

A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.

• You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves.
• You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards.
• This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
• By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork, ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements.

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Food Technology Advanced Apprentice (Cumberland Ave. London)

Employer Description: We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.

Vacancy Location: Bakkavor Meals Cumberland 40 Cumberland Avenue NW10 7RQ

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000312707

Key Dates

Apply From: 02/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-04-11 23:59:59

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided:

• You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification.
• This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

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