Protein Technologist

Mindful Chef Ltd.; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Technologist (Protein) to enhance its technical department. This role offers the chance to manage supplier relationships, ensure product quality, and drive performance improvements in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food technology and a passion for maintaining high industry standards. Join a supportive team that prioritizes well-being, with perks like health insurance and generous leave policies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company committed to making a positive impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite gym

Vitality health insurance

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

50% discount on products

Enhanced parental leave policy

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Food Technologist or similar role.
• Knowledge of industry standards like BRC and HACCP.
• Experience with supplier management and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and ensure product quality.
• Conduct supplier audits and maintain standards.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Knowledge of protein products

Excellent time management

People skills

Communication skills

Project management

Proactive attitude

Education

BSc in Food Technology

Internal Auditor Certification

HACCP Level 3

Tools

BRCGS compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Pest Management

Job description

More Than Just A Job

Mindful Chef is a UK based premium recipe box company that specialises in high quality and locally sourced ingredients with the mission of making healthy eating easy for our customers.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Technologist (Protein) to be the next valuable and innovative employee to support our technical department. With ever-growing challenges within the protein market and growing customer expectations that we strive to achieve, we consider this role to be a great opportunity for growth, improving customer experience, valued knowledge and adaptability.

Location:

Seafield Ln, Redditch B98 9DB

You are

You will

• Manage suppliers – manage all technical and supplier aspects for protein raw materials which will include due diligence, product quality and specifications

• Manage supplier audits and approval

• Meet performance targets – achieve expected KPI performance levels to drive improvement year on year

• Be the primary contact of the protein supplier base

• Develop strong supplier relations and lines of communication

• Serve as the category expert for Mindful Chef teams with a focus on artwork approval, product claims and kitchen validation trials

• Promote and maintain excellent cross-department communication and collaborations

• Advise the business on industry-based standards such as BRC, Red Tractor, MSC, ASC etc.

• Investigate and close out customer complaints

• Investigate and enforce corrective actions

• Deputise for technologist team

• Deliver cross-functional support

• Promote a positive food safety culture outlook in the business

• Be available to work at both Redditch and London Mindful Chef offices

Your profile

• Demonstrate knowledge of protein products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, game (venison, pheasant, partridge), fish, crustaceans

• +4 years’ experience as a Food Technologist, Butchery role or similar with transferrable skills considered

• Driven and highly motivated with a comprehensive understanding of technical concepts, trending and hands-on experience in relevant technology

• Excellent time management, people skills and can manage multiple projects

• Can maintain excellent communication and representation to all suppliers

• Able and available to conduct national travel. Occasionally, international travel to suppliers may be required with notice

• Possess a full, clean UK driving license

• Aligned the business culture and identity to a high standard

• Proactive and ready to go the ‘extra mile’ in line with workload capacity and willingness to assist the technical team and wider business

Qualifications:

• BSc degree in Food Technology or an equivalent industry qualification

• Certified as an Internal Auditor (essential)

• Certified as a Lead Auditor (preferred, but not essential)

• Certified as HACCP trained to Level 3 Intermediate (as a minimum)

• Experience in BRCGS and industry standard audit compliance requirements essential

• Additional qualifications or skills such as Lean Six Sigma, IOSH, Pest Management desirable

• Advanced Food Hygiene

Why us?

• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.

• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals and gym onsite.

• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).

• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.

• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.

• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.

The process