Technical & Quality Assistant with BRC Experience - 6 month FCT possible to become permanent

HACKNEY GELATO; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical & Quality Assistant, where your role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in gelato production. You will work closely with the Technical Manager to assess and implement safety procedures, conduct audits, and manage testing schedules. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a passionate team dedicated to delivering authentic Italian gelato. With a supportive environment and a range of benefits including equity in the business and generous holiday allowances, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Equity / shares in the business

Statutory pension with NEST

30 days holiday

Birthday off

Wellness Day

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in BRC certified environments.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and quality control checks across the site.
• Plan and manage microbiological and chemical testing schedules.

Skills

BRC certified experience

Knowledge of food legislation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Education

Food Safety Level 2

HACCP Level 2 or 3

Job description

Technical & Quality Assistant with BRC Experience - 6 month FCT possible to become permanent

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Technical & Quality Assistant – BRC Experience required

Role | Technical & Quality Assistant, reporting to Technical Manager

Contract | 6 month FTC with possibility to become permanent. Full time Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, some flexibility required during peak seasons

Salary | £28,887

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ABOUT HG:

Ciao! We are Hackney Gelato. Founded by Sam and Enrico, two chefs who grew up in Italy, we are passionate about delivering authentic Italian gelato into restaurants, delis, cafes and shops across the land. We make all our gelato and sorbetto in small, carefully crafted batches. We’re proud to do things properly, just like the master gelatieri taught us. We’re a small business, but we are growing very quickly. Check out our website to learn more about our journey so far.

We’re looking for someone to join us as a Quality & Technical Assistant. The successful applicant will report directly into the Technical Manager and should be ready to take on the challenge of bringing the very best gelato to the masses.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Quality & Technical | Assess and record safety and quality control procedures across the site, ensuring all checks are meticulously recorded. Complete internal audits according to schedule, track corrective/preventative actions and trend data over time. Complete raw material checks against specifications, raise non-conformances and coordinate the team in a timely manner.

Strategy & planning | Plan, manage and record weekly taste panels and trend data. Plan and manage the microbiological testing schedule including: ATP swabbing, finished product testing, allergen testing, environmental swabs etc. Plan and manage chemical testing schedule including: allergen swabbing, weekly pH water testing etc. Complete weight and label checks on products to ensure they are within specification. Assist in traceability tests.

BRC & SALSA| Assisting in third-party audits such as SALSA and BRC.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a BRC certified site, preferably high-risk
• Knowledge of relevant food legislation, guidelines and retail policies & codes of practice as well as knowledge of ingredients, nutrition & factory process methods
• Competence at Microsoft Office and general software
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise

Nice to have:

• Understanding of BRC and SALSA standards or have been audited to those standards
• Completed 2-day internal auditing course
• Food Safety level 2
• HACCP Level 2 or 3
• Root cause analysis
• Writing specifications, but can be taught

A bit about you:

• Patient and methodical

BENEFITS:

What we offer:

• Equity / shares in the business.
• Statutory pension with NEST.
• 30 day holiday, plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day off.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• A Wellness Day - an additional day off per year, this is to do something toward your well-being which we will contribute towards financially.
• +1 additional day annual leave once you hit 3 years of service, with an additional day each year after that (up to 5 days).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services