Oriental Food Importer seeks for Food Technologist
Oriental Food Importer/Wholesaler
Food Technologist
Location: North London, Hybrid
Salary: 35-38K
Language: English, Japanese/Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese are advantage
Key Responsibilities:
Food Safety & Compliance:
* Ensure all food products comply with food safety regulations (e.g., GFSI, BRC, or local UK/EU regulatory standards).
* Conduct regular inspections of food storage conditions, temperature controls, and hygiene practices.
* Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the warehouse and distribution processes.
* Help to ensure foods maintain AA+ grade BRC and work closely with technical manager and other teams on this goal
Product Labelling & Specification Checks:
* Review and verify food labels and specifications to ensure compliance with UK and EU labelling laws.
* Check ingredient lists, allergen declarations, nutritional values, and packaging claims for accuracy.
* Work closely with suppliers to ensure correct labelling and product specifications before approval.
Supplier & Product Approval:
* Assess and approve both branded and non-branded food products, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards.
* Conduct supplier audits and review compliance documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, certifications, and product testing reports).
* Maintain an approved supplier list and ensure ongoing compliance with food safety and ...