• Food Quality Assurance Officer

Fulltime / Permanent

Duties will include:

• Work with each business area to put in place good systems to ensure the business meets all HACCP and Food Safety standards
• Visit and assess the wholesale, retail and restaurant areas of the company to ensure HACCP records are maintained and all food safety systems and related information is kept up-to-date and functioning efficiently
• Proactively work with each department to remove products, when alerts are received
• Meet with required bodies e.g. HSE and respond to audits or related requests, when required
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of related Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the industry
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for staff on food safety practices.
• Educate food handlers about hygiene, proper storage, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Develop educational materials and guidelines for compliance.
• Initiate recalls or withdrawals for unsafe food products.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with food production or processing.
• Develop strategies to minimize risks and implement preventative measures.
• Monitor food safety trends and update protocols accordingly.

Requirements:

• Third level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• Proven food safety experience in a multi-site environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Auditing skills
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Full clean drivers licence
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills to identify risks and compliance issues.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with business owners and training staff.
• Problem-solving abilities to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Educational Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Certifications (Preferred): HACCP Certification, ServSafe, or ISO 22000 Certification.
• 2 years previous experience