Part of the Vita Food Group, Rondanini are a family-run firm with 30 years’ of experience working with the world’s most important retailers. Since 1989 we have brought high quality, delicious foods to the UK, and we are proud to represent the Italian food tradition.
At Rondanini UK, we are experts in developing chilled and ambient food solutions for top grocery retailers and foodservice groups.
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About us:
At Rondanini, we are passionate about exceptional Italian cuisine. As the UK’s leading supplier, producer, and importer of high-quality Italian foods, we have been delivering authentic flavours to restaurants, retailers, and food service providers since 1989. Renowned for our innovative and practical approach, we take pride in creating exceptional food solutions tailored to our customers' needs.
The Opportunity:
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Auditor to join our team. As the Quality Auditor you will play a key part in supporting the maintenance and improvement of quality standards. This opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Position: Full time/ Permanent
Salary: £26,000
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday from 06:00 - 15:00, including a one hour lunch break.
Location: Manchester (Onsite)
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Technical Manager in all aspects of site quality assurance.
* Conduct regular product reviews against Quality Assurance Standards, including organising and leading taste panels.
* Assist in traceability assessments and contribute to HACCP meetings.
* Ensure internal and external audits are completed as scheduled.
* Raise food safety and quality concerns for investigation.
* Ensure all testing and procedures comply with standard methods, Codes of Practice, and customer specifications.
* Manage trackers, including quarantine and non-conformances.
* Verify paperwork in line with site standards.
* Coordinate calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
* Oversee sample collection, including microbiological and retained samples.
* Manage external laboratory testing coordination.
* Liaise with the Technical Assistant and Technical Manager to maintain quality standards.
* Support site audits, technical inspections, and visits by providing necessary information.
* Assist in training the site team on quality and food safety procedures.
* Work closely with the production department to ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
Person Specification:
* Knowledge of HACCP preferable,
* Food Hygiene, and/or Food Safety Qualifications are an advantage.
* Experience of working in a food or beverage production QA environment.
* PC literate
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Able to plan and organise work efficiently and effectively.
What We Offer:
* Career Development: We provide opportunities for growth and learning.
* Extra Holidays: 31 days annual leave, incl Bank Holidays
* Wellness day: Take 1 wellness day every year on us.
* Discounts: Get 15% off trade prices at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and access to exclusive offers on companyshopgroup.co.uk.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health, legal, and financial advice via our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on your commute with our green initiative.
* Product Tasting: Regular opportunities to sample our delicious products!
* Team Socials: Join us for annual Christmas and summer parties, plus quarterly team gatherings.
* Enhanced Family Leave: up to 6 months fully paid maternity / adoption leave and up to 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, paid leave for fertility treatment for both partners. (based on length of service)