Food Safety and Quality Auditor (1 Year Placement)
Job Description
Job title: Food Safety and Quality Auditor (1 Year Placement)
Company: Genesis Bakery
Job description: Job Description:We have an opportunity to join our busy Magherafelt Bakery as a member of our Technical Team for a one year placement.Key Responsibilities / Day to day activities:
Carry out routine audits such as daily floor walk, glass and hard plastic (daily, weekly and monthly), GMP’s, etc.
Follow up on corrective actions as a result of internal audits in a timely fashion.
Ensure copies of process control documentation are readily available for production.
Ensure that all process control documentation is completed accurately and filed systematically for auditor viewing.
Carry out routine calibration checks on critical equipment, e.g. scales, probes, etc.
Assist in gathering data for product specification and QAS (Quality contracts).
Planning, organising and co-ordination taste panels for existing and new products.
Collection of samples for shelf life & organoleptic testing, microbiological and chemical analysis.
Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and agree corrective actions with Department Mangers.
Provide assistance in maintaining the company’s BRC Quality Management System, Customer specific audits and customer visits.
Drafting of documents, reports and letter on computer as required.
To communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
To ensure 100% completion of daily records.
To attend taste panels when required.
To support the Improvement Programmes in place.
Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested by the manager.Essential Criteria:
Knowledge of HACCP and BRC quality management systems
Knowledge of how to carry out audits
Computer Literacy – Proficient in Word and Excel
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills
Planning and organisational skills
Time management skills
Team working skills
Numeracy skills
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, Grade C or aboveDesirable Criteria:
Experience in a Technical Role in a Food Manufacturing Environment
Knowledge of relevant H&S issues within a food manufacturing environment
Studying towards a third level qualification if Food Science or a related subject.
ECDL qualification or equivalent
Level 2 or 3 Food HygieneAdditional information:
Current starting rate of £11.00 per hour (to be reviwed April 2024)
Weekly paid
Free on-site car parking
Company healthcare cash plan and access to shopping discount scheme (T&C’s apply)Monday – Friday: 7:30am – Finish (approx. 4:30pm)
Candidate needs to be flexible for holiday/sickness cover on weekends, evenings and nightshift.Closing date for all applications: 19th March 2024 at 5.00pm.Genesis is an equal opportunities employer.
Expected salary: £11 per hour
Location: Magherafelt, Co Londonderry
