QA Assistant - Belfast

Pallas Foods; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland in Belfast is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to monitor food quality and safety, and support HACCP implementation.

The role requires knowledge of food safety procedures, customer-focused communication, and the ability to work across teams. Training and internal audits are part of the duties, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised food/science/quality discipline desirable.
• Experience in the food industry at QA level desirable.
• Knowledge of food-related law and industry standards.
• Experience in food safety and quality procedures.
• Understanding of customer requirements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Be a highly motivated individual with can do attitude.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability.
• Flexibility in handling multiple tasks in a fast moving environment.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality and safety of food products.
• HACCP implementation and verification.
• Induction Training when required.
• Internal audits managed and documented.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with corporate and auditing standards.
• Carry out product and process inspections and assessments.
• Ensure that all product related customer complaints are investigated, reported and completed in a timely manner.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance issues.
• Verification of test equipment.
• Corrective and preventative actions.

Skills

Analytical

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication

Education

Food/science/quality discipline

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

QA Assistant– Belfast

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Assurance Assistant – Limerick, Dublin or Belfast, a role which will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Analytical
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor the quality and safety of food products.
• HACCP implementation and verification.
• Induction Training when required.
• Internal audits managed and documented.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with corporate and auditing standards.
• Carry out product and process inspections and assessments.
• Ensure that all product related customer complaints are investigated, reported and completed in a timely manner.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance issues.
• Verification of test equipment.
• Corrective and preventative actions.

Requirements

• Qualification in a recognised food /science/quality discipline desirable.
• Previous experience within the food industry at Quality Assurance level desirable.
• Knowledge of food related law and industry standards
• Experience in food safety and quality procedures and policies.
• Understanding of customer requirements.
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Be a highly motivated individual with can do attitude.
• Be a team player with ability to work on own initiative
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability.
• Flexibility in handling multiple tasks in a fast moving environment
• Customer focussed with excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong organisational skills.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

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