Quality Assurance Officer Technical - Technical Contract: Full Time Salary: up to £30,000 Contracted Hours: 42 Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK. As a Quality Assurance Officer at Taiko Foods, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will involve conducting regular inspections, implementing quality control procedures, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. You will collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, maintain accurate records of inspections, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Your keen attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be crucial in upholding Taiko Foods' reputation for delivering superior products to our customers. • Audit Critical Control Points (CCPs), to ensure CCPs are under control • Check compliance to Food Safety and Quality Management System procedures (QMS) including control measures for Allergens • Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice audits (GMP) audits / Compliance Observation Process (COP) checklist • Complaint investigation • Check products against factory product specifications to ensure compliance with specifications, legality, and consistency in quality and report any out of specification. • Check staff compliance to company hygiene rules reporting any issues to the QA Manager. • Monitoring temperature of chillers and freezers through daily manual checks using a calibrated probe. Conduct various temperature checks on food products. • Quarantine any non-conforming product or equipment that may affect the final product quality or safety and report to QA Manager immediately. • Collect check sheets daily from factory areas. • Report any non-conformances as they arise to QA Manager Ensure non-conformance are sent each day by email. • Action any requests raised by QA Manager or Quality Manager (includes sample collection, temperature checks). • Keep documented records of all checks and recorded information required by the QMS or as instructed by QA Manager • To lead by good example complying with all procedures. • To become Fire warden and First Aider when required. • To make sure QCs are doing their routine jobs correctly and guide them if required. • Ensure all Technical equipment is in working condition all the time. • Calibration and verification of equipment as advised by the QA Manager • Conduct and be part of the taste panel • Report the daily wastage record • Be flexible to assist with other jobs within Technical Department as required We're proud to offer: Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance Discretionary Life Assurance Discretionary Income Protection Group Personal Pension Private Me