Food Safety and Quality Manager

7 hours ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fresh Kitchen Full time
Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Manager

Fresh Kitchen is seeking an experienced Food Safety and Quality Manager to lead the technical team. This role involves overseeing the implementation of quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining a safe working environment.

The successful candidate will possess a Food Science/Technology degree or equivalent, a minimum HACCP level 3 certification, and Lead Auditor qualification. Previous experience in high-risk product management is essential, preferably in sauces, dressings, cooked rice and pastas, ice creams, sorbets, gelato, mousses, and pickles.

This role entails:

  • Developing and implementing quality management systems.
  • Coordinating site audits, including customer, BRC, and government agency inspections.
  • Ensuring product specifications meet customer, legislative, and industry requirements.
  • Investigating customer complaints, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintaining accurate records of product shelf life and surveillance testing.
  • Controlling and managing raw material/product specifications and related databases.

About the Role:

This on-site position is based in our Bicester depot with occasional travel to meet customers and suppliers. As a Food Safety and Quality Manager, you will lead the site Quality team, develop and implement quality policies, and maintain a safe working environment.

We offer a competitive salary, £55,000 per annum, car allowance of £5,500 per annum or company car, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounts on food and award-winning products, recognition awards and incentives, and career progression opportunities.



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