Fruit & Vegetable Quality Control Coordinator

Picnic; Geldermalsen; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fresh Meal, Coffee and Snacks

Lease Car and Travel Allowance

25 vacation days

Flexible company pension

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery service in Gelderland is seeking a Fruit & Veg Quality Control Coordinator to ensure the highest quality of products. You will coordinate between quality inspectors and the wider team, monitor quality performance, and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fruit & Veg quality or a closely related field.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Hands-on, proactive, solutions-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality performance, trends and customer feedback.
• Share weekly quality updates with Quality Inspectors, Operations and Commercial.
• Coordinate daily priorities for Quality inspectors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication abilities

Analytical skills

Curiosity about fruit & veg quality processes

Education

Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management

Job description

Join Picnic as a Fruit & Vegetable Quality Control Coordinator

In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries with our innovative and sustainable app‑only service. We do almost everything in‑house, developing cutting‑edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly.

If you’re a structured, proactive professional with a passion for organisation, communication, and operational excellence, we’re offering you the opportunity to join our Fruit & Veg Quality team and make a real impact in a fast‑growing environment.

Picnic operates in a highly dynamic and data‑driven environment – from purchasing to fulfilment to customer experience. Ensuring the best possible Fruit & Veg quality requires strong coordination, clear communication, and reliable daily structure. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fruit & Veg Quality Coordinator who acts as the link between the Fruit and Vegetables Quality Inspectors and the wider organisation, and helps maintain smooth and consistent quality operations. You’ll join a professional Quality team within the wider Fruit & Veg unit, working closely with Operations, Commercial, Customer Success, and suppliers.

What you’ll do

• Quality Process
• Monitoring product quality performance, trends and customer feedback
• Consolidate quality insights and follow up on recurring issues
• Assist in escalating structural concerns to suppliers or internal teams
• Communication & Alignment
• Share weekly quality updates with Quality Inspectors, Operations and Commercial
• Act as a first point of contact for operational questions regarding quality expectations
• Prepare clear summaries and materials for internal meetings or supplier discussions
• Team Planning & Daily Structure
• Coordinate daily priorities for Quality inspectors and ensure smooth task execution
• Support onboarding, guidance and alignment of Quality team members
• Process Improvements
• Help refine and document quality workflows and routines
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency in daily operations
• Product sampling & competitor benchmarking
• Coordinate sampling activities (ordering, preparation, follow‑up)
• Be able to analyse quality issues directly on the product, identifying the root cause
• Consolidate results and help identify areas requiring further attention

About you

• Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fruit & Veg quality or a closely related field
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication abilities; clear, structured and objective
• Curious and willing to learn about fruit & veg quality processes and supply chains
• Hands‑on, proactive, solutions‑focused attitude
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Picnic Perks

• Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up.
• Lease Car and Travel Allowance: Lease car available for commutes >15 km. Travel allowance of €0.21 per km for distances over 10 km from the FC.
• Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40‑hour full‑time contract.
• Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.