QA Assistant (6 Month Contract) - Dublin

Sysco Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant for a 6-month contract in Dublin to monitor and verify food safety and quality policies within the Dublin distribution centre.

You will drive HACCP implementation, conduct inspections, manage audits, and ensure accurate records while supporting operations and sales teams in food safety and quality.

The role requires relevant qualification and experience, strong communication, and the ability to work both in a team and on your own initiative.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised food/science/quality discipline desirable.
• Experience in food distribution or manufacturing at QA level desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with HACCP and quality procedures.
• Strong communication and customer-focused mindset.
• Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work both in a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Drive fresh produce quality management from receipt to delivery.
• Monitor quality and safety of food products and key processes.
• HACCP implementation and verification.
• Carry out product and process inspections and assessments.
• Investigate and report customer complaints timely.
• Report to Team Lead on food safety, quality and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and be an ambassador for food safety culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Computer skills

Education

Qualification in food/science/quality discipline

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

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.

Quality Assurance Assistant (6 Month Contract) - Dublin

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Assurance Assistant a role which will be responsible for monitoring and verification of the food safety and quality policies within Sysco distribution centre in Dublin.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive Fresh produce quality management from receipt to customer delivery.
• Monitor the quality and safety of food products and key processes
• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement and be a key ambassador for Food safety culture.
• Support Operation and Sales teams regarding Food safety and quality management.
• Other adhoc duties which may be required by the FSQA team.

Requirements:

• Qualification in a recognised food /science/quality discipline desirable.
• Previous experience within the food distribution or manufacturing environment 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.