Food Technologist

2 months ago


Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Haven Holidays Full time
Job Title: Food Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Food Technologist to join our team at Haven Holidays. As a Food Technologist, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our food products, from development to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain up-to-date product specifications and systems, liaising with suppliers to capture all required information and to review and approve specifications.
  • Ensure required Due Diligence documents are in place, and ensure labelling is legal and factually correct.
  • Implement standards competently and challenge the unacceptable in the right way.
  • Use product specification and recipe management systems to support brands with recipes and menus approvals.
  • Support brand development and buying teams to deliver compliance to food safety, legality, and quality standards.
  • Generate all product specification supporting documentation, including quality attribute sheets and retail labels.
  • Investigate compliance issues to identify root cause and implement clear action plans.
  • Educate and train internal stakeholders on food safety and quality procedures.
Requirements:
  • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Food or Bio Science related discipline.
  • Good current knowledge of food law and labelling legislation.
  • Understanding of technical and manufacturing experience, including HACCP and BRC, quality control/assurance.
  • Approval of due diligence documents, experience of reviewing and authorising specifications, menu copy, and/or retail pack copy.
  • Relevant experience in a technical role in manufacturing, retail, or foodservice.
What We Offer:
  • Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a 'Holiday Buy Scheme'.
  • Annual bonus.
  • 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family, and friends.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support.
  • Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London.
  • Exclusive discounts with corporate partners.
  • Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please let us know.