Food Quality & Safety QA Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Ireland; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland seeks a Quality Assurance Assistant in Belfast to monitor food quality and safety, verify HACCP processes, and support audits. The role involves training induction, maintaining records, and handling product inspections to ensure compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates will have a qualification in a food/science/quality discipline, experience in food safety, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised food/science/quality discipline desirable.
• Experience in food safety and quality procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of food-related law and industry standards.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Customer focused with excellent communication and computer skills.
• 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.

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 and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance issues.
• Verify test equipment and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Team player

Integrity & accountability

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Food/science/quality discipline

Job description

Sysco Ireland seeks a Quality Assurance Assistant in Belfast to monitor food quality and safety, verify HACCP processes, and support audits. The role involves training induction, maintaining records, and handling product inspections to ensure compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates will have a qualification in a food/science/quality discipline, experience in food safety, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.