Food Safety Expert

2 days ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fresh Kitchen Full time £5,500
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety Expert to join our team at Fresh Kitchen. As a key member of our technical team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of our products.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in high-risk food production, specifically in areas such as sauces, dressings, cooked rice and pastas, ice creams, sorbets and gelato, mousses, and pickles. You will also have a strong understanding of relevant food safety legislation, QMS, BRC standards, and audits.

This is a great opportunity for a Technical Manager or Quality Manager looking to take their career to the next level. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure compliance with all necessary accreditation, legislation, customer codes of practice/requirements, and Sysco standards
  • Prepare for, organize, and lead site audits by customers, BRC, local and central government agencies, or similar bodies, and internal audits
  • Manage the production technical requirements to ensure product specifications are met
  • Investigate and follow up on customer complaints and implement corrective action strategies
  • Conduct regular product shelf life/surveillance testing and trials

To be successful in this role, you must hold a full clean driver's license, a Food Science/Technology degree or equivalent, and a minimum HACCP level 3 certification. Lead Auditor qualification is preferred.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £55,000 per annum
  • A car allowance of £5,500 per annum or a company car
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days off
  • Pension scheme
  • Huge discounts on food and award-winning products through our staff shop
  • Cinema ticket and shopping discounts
  • Recognition awards and incentives
  • Career progression opportunities within Fresh Direct and the wider Sysco group


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