Quality Assurance Associate — Food Safety & Compliance

Sysco Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our Belfast team. The role focuses on maintaining food quality and safety across operations, supporting HACCP processes, and contributing to audits and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a background in food/science/quality disciplines, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised food/science/quality discipline desirable.
• Experience in 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.

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.
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure timely closure.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance issues.
• Verification of test equipment.
• Corrective and preventative actions.

Skills

Analytical

Self-motivated

Communication

Team player

Integrity

Flexibility

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Education

Food/science/quality discipline

Job description

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our Belfast team. The role focuses on maintaining food quality and safety across operations, supporting HACCP processes, and contributing to audits and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a background in food/science/quality disciplines, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.