Grocery Category Technologist

4 months ago

Redditch, United Kingdom Mindful Chef Full time

**More Than Just A Job**:
An exciting opportunity to join the UK’s most loved recipe box company. Since starting in 2015 Mindful Chef has gone on to deliver millions of meals across the UK. The business has shot to the top of Trustpilot's rankings making it officially the UK’s #1 rated recipe box and has the backing of big investors such as Nestle. This is a rare opportunity to join this close-knit team with big ambitions.

A proud B Corp we focus on using business as a force for good, balancing people and planet with profit. We are looking for a Grocery Category Technologist to join our Technical team. You will be happy working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

**What we are looking for**:
We are looking for an experienced Technologist, with specialist knowledge of ambient and chilled manufactured products such as Pastes, Sources, Deli, and also Packaged dry Goods, Herbs, Spices and Canned Goods to join our dynamic Technical team. You will have a proven track record in driving quality standards, ensuring the Safety and Legality of the products and processes of our suppliers. This role is an incredible opportunity to help deliver our ambitious growth plans and make healthy eating easy for hundreds of thousands of UK households.

**You are**:
✔Able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant technical role

✔Experienced in supplier management

✔Qualified with a food science background with knowledge of Microbiological and chemical aspects of food safety and product quality

✔Fully conversant with Food Legal and Safety legislation

✔Familiar with the different packaging formats and materials available in the industry

✔Knowledgeable of the industry, with strong industry networks and awareness of industry issues

✔A team player that loves to work with others and work collaboratively

**You will**:

- Own the responsibility for the Quality, Safety and Legality of the Mindful Chef Grocery products
- Be responsible for the due diligence and compliance required to manage these products
- Work with the commercial team ensure we have the right supply base to deliver the Quality and Availability of product
- Ensure the supply base is compliant with the Mindful Chef policies
- Manage and keep up to date specifications for the grocery category and compliance systems
- Bring innovation and quality improvement to the area
- Manage complaints and issues raised by the customer
- Deliver the Mindful Chef ambitions on Packaging policy for Grocery
- Drive the standards to meet our B Corp status
- Act as an integral member of the Technical Team, supporting the wider Technical, Commercial and Operational teams deliver their objectives

**Why us?**:

- A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
- Hybrid working with the option to work from home 1 day/ week.
- Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
- Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
- Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals and gym onsite
- Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
- Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
- Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

**About us**:
We are** MINDFUL.** This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.

We are **PERSONAL**. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.

We are **UNAFRAID.** We want to be the best - to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what’s right even when it’s difficult.

**Equal Opportunities**
- At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team._
- We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart._
- We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater in

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