Food Technologist
2 days ago
**Join Cucina**
Are you looking for a fresh, exciting opportunity to develop in the Technical sector? We are seeking a hands-on, engaged communicator to join us as a Food Technologist at our Trafford Park site.
This role provides essential technical support and maintains compliance for food safety and quality. The role requires proactive handling of complaints, accurate completion of finished product specifications and maintenance of technical systems. This role requires a key eye for detail, excellent communication skills and adaptability.
**Role Details**
Role: Food Technologist
**Salary**: between £27,000K - £32,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, typically 8:00AM/9:00AM - 16:00/17:00PM
Contract: Permanent
The Food Technologist will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Investigate complaints, find root cause and corrective actions, and ensure all responses are completed thoroughly with mínimal delay
- Complete recipes and finished product specifications meeting customer requirements and ensuring right first-time approach.
- Administration and Maintenance of relevant technical systems e.g. Quality Management System, Supplier Approval, Raw material specifications
- Undertake routine finished product testing and analysis of results, investigating any adverse results.
- Compile trending information for meetings and audits to drive improvements for complaints, GMP’s, micro and other technical Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- Assist in implementing and monitoring quality control procedures
**Skills and Experience**:
Essential:
- Food science degree or a background in a similar food safety role.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Works well within a team and independently.
Desirable:
- Previous experience within the food industry, in a manufacturing environment.
**Benefits**
We offer a wide range of benefits at Cucina, including:
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
- Free parking onsite
- Length of Service Awards
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 50% off Restaurant Discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
- 15% off Iceland Store Discount, including double discount weeks
**Your Application**
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 21st May, 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you
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