PR/117830 | Chinese Speaking Food Technologist

Job Description for Food Technologist

Are you an ambitious Food Technologist looking to grow your career? 

• 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 their foods maintain AA+ grade BRC and work closely with technical manager and other teams on this goal
   

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• 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.
• Inventory & Storage Management:
   

• Degree qualified in food science or an associated subject
• Experience within a similar Technologist or Technical Assistant role and willing 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