Oriental Food Importer seeks Food Technologist
Location: North London, Hybrid
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000
Language: English, Japanese/Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese are advantageous
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 the 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 quality requirements.
* Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source high-quality and safe food products.
Quality Control & Assurance:
* Inspect incoming food products for quality, labelling accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
* Oversee product sampling and testing to ensure food quality and safety.
* Investigate and address any quality issues, including damaged or contaminated products.
* Handle customer complaints related to product quality, safety, and labelling issues.
* Conduct investigations into complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
* Provide detailed reports back to customers regarding investigation findings and resolutions.
Internal Audits & Compliance Monitoring:
* Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with food safety and quality management systems.
* Identify non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
* Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory audits and customer inspections.
Qualifications:
* Degree qualified in food science or an associated subject.
* Experience within a similar Technologist or Technical Assistant role and willingness to progress.
* HACCP level 3 (desirable).
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
* A team player, with the ability to work independently and manage workload.
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