Overview
Foodari has built its reputation by challenging the way food is sourced and supplied to the catering industry.
We supply a wide range of customers, from Michelin-starred restaurants and prestigious institutions to local primary schools. Our unique model enables the sectors we serve to access exceptional produce, from school children to royalty.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented QA & Stock Controller to join our operations team. This role combines quality assurance responsibilities with stock control duties to ensure products meet company and customer standards while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
The successful candidate will play a key role in product quality checks, stock rotation, inventory accuracy, and supporting smooth warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance
- Carry out daily quality inspections on incoming and outgoing fresh produce
- Ensure products meet company specifications and food safety standards
- Monitor product freshness, shelf life, temperature, and condition
- Record and report any quality issues, damages, or non-conformances
- Work closely with suppliers and warehouse teams to resolve quality concerns
- Support compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and health & safety procedures
- Maintain accurate QA documentation and audit records
Stock Control
- Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records
- Perform regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies
- Ensure correct stock rotation using FIFO procedures
- Coordinate stock movements within the warehouse
- Assist with goods receiving, checking deliveries against purchase orders
- Minimise waste and identify slow-moving or short-dated stock
- Liaise with purchasing and sales teams regarding stock availability
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience in QA, stock control or warehouse environment
- Experience working with fresh produce
- Good understanding of food safety and quality standards
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good numerical and computer skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work early mornings and/or weekends when required
- Ability to lift 25kg (potatoes not weights!)
Desirable
- Experience using ISSAC software
- Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations
- Forklift licence
- Experience working in SALSA or BRC accredited warehouse
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- An excellent communicator
- Conscientious and reliable
- Resilient and able to work at pace, remaining calm under pressure
- Practical and solutions-focused with an eye for detail
- Keen to improve the way things are done, eager to learn and grow with the company
- Comfortable building strong working relationships across teams
- Aligned with Foodari’s values and way of working
What we offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 28 days paid holiday
- EAP
- Quarterly performance bonus
- Monthly voucher scheme for fresh produce
- Training & development opportunities
- A fun, vibrant and rewarding working environment
Hours
Monday - Friday
7am - 4pm
If you feel you have the skills, mindset and motivation to add value to our business, improve the way things are done, and contribute to our continued success, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have driving licence and vehicle to commute to site?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- QC and Stock Control : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
