Quality Assurance Officer

DO & CO; Hatton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Refer a Friend scheme

Free meals on site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO seeks a Quality Assurance support role to assist the QA Manager in daily operations and goods-in tasks. The candidate will conduct hygiene and GMP audits, implement HACCP plans, monitor CCPs and temperature records, and oversee traceability systems.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for microbiological tests, verifying staff hygiene, and reporting QA metrics. The role requires strong English, attention to detail, and flexibility across a 7-day operation committing to high

Qualifications

• Excellent English (written & spoken)
• Strong attention to detail and precise record keeping
• Ability to influence multiple departments to improve efficiency
• Clear, engaging communication across teams
• Flexible with work hours including evenings and weekends
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in daily office operations and goods-in tasks.
• Carry out Hygiene Audits and GMP Audits, raise non-conformances and follow up.
• Implement PRP/OPRP/HACCP and report deviations with corrective actions.
• Verify HACCP paperwork is up to date; monitor CCPs and temperature records.
• Oversee traceability systems and airline verification checks.
• Prepare samples for microbiological testing and product tasting.
• Check chillers and stores; manage FIFO, batch codes, expiry dates, allergen segregation.
• Verify hygiene of personnel and report on QA metrics.
• Provide QA reports to illustrate food safety and quality control effectiveness.
• Train production staff on food safety and quality standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and submit reports to QA Supervisors and QA Manager.

Skills

Role model ability

Professional appearance

Self-motivation

Excellent English

Attention to detail

Influence across departments

Clear communication

Flexibility

Right to work in UK

Job description

• Supporting Quality Manager in the daily running of the office and conducting daily goods-in task as outlined by the QA Supervisor and the Manager
• Carrying out Hygiene Audits as well as carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly GMP Audits, raising non-conformances and following up the Non-conformances
• Implementing and monitoring PRP, OPRP and HACCP plan for the entire operations, report deviations and take corrective actions.
• Performing verification of all HACCP paperwork ensuring it is kept up to date
• Monitoring of CCP's and temperature records
• Overseeing maintaining of the traceability systems
• Supporting Airline Specific verification checks in the flight assembly area, dry stores area as well as in-bound area
• Preparing samples for finished product microbiological testing and taste
• Overseeing & checking all chillers and dry stores within the production and warehouse, this includes, FIFO, batch codes, expiry dates, allergen segregation.
• Performing verification checks of team members personal hygiene of the members in the high risk as well as high care areas
• Providing regular Quality Assurance reports to enable corrective actions as appropriate and to illustrate the effectiveness of the company's food safety and food quality control measures
• Training and developing production staff on food safety and food quality to equip them to maintain food safety standards within the Operations Department
• Investigating customer complaints and submit detailed reports to QA Supervisors and QA Manager

Job Description

• Supporting Quality Manager in the daily running of the office and conducting daily goods-in task as outlined by the QA Supervisor and the Manager
• Carrying out Hygiene Audits as well as carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly GMP Audits, raising non-conformances and following up the Non-conformances
• Implementing and monitoring PRP, OPRP and HACCP plan for the entire operations, report deviations and take corrective actions.
• Performing verification of all HACCP paperwork ensuring it is kept up to date
• Monitoring of CCP's and temperature records
• Overseeing maintaining of the traceability systems
• Supporting Airline Specific verification checks in the flight assembly area, dry stores area as well as in-bound area
• Preparing samples for finished product microbiological testing and taste
• Overseeing & checking all chillers and dry stores within the production and warehouse, this includes, FIFO, batch codes, expiry dates, allergen segregation.
• Performing verification checks of team members personal hygiene of the members in the high risk as well as high care areas
• Providing regular Quality Assurance reports to enable corrective actions as appropriate and to illustrate the effectiveness of the company's food safety and food quality control measures
• Training and developing production staff on food safety and food quality to equip them to maintain food safety standards within the Operations Department
• Investigating customer complaints and submit detailed reports to QA Supervisors and QA Manager

Company Description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Qualifications

• Role model ability, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• Self-motivation, resilience, and a positive change champion for DO & CO in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and adapting.
• English – excellent (written & spoken)
• Meticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skills
• Ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track more efficient processes
• Build strong relationships with other departments including operational departments to integrate with and understand the true bases of efficiency and unit synergies
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the DO & CO Family well informed
• Confident and flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family
• Flexibility in regards to your work availability is essential, as the Operation run 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £32,000.00 per year
• On-site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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