Quality Assurance / Technical Officer
Somerset Cuisine – South West England
Somerset Cuisine is a small, specialist food manufacturer based in the South West of England. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality jams, preserves and marmalades for a range of prestigious retailers and brands.
We are now seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance / Technical Officer to join our friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of our products.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor production to ensure procedures and quality systems are consistently followed.
- Carry out in-process testing of product quality parameters.
- React to and report any out-of-specification results that may affect product quality.
- Complete scheduled audits of site quality systems and operations to confirm compliance with site and customer requirements.
- Develop and implement improvements to the site quality systems.
- Ensure hygiene and housekeeping standards are upheld by all staff.
- Investigate and report any out-of-specification issues with raw material or finished product storage that may impact safety or quality.
- Prepare NPD (New Product Development) kitchen samples as directed and supervise factory trials.
Personal Qualities & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical role within the food industry.
- Experience conducting internal audits.
- Knowledge of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
- Strong educational background with evidence of maths proficiency (GCSE grade 5 or above).
The Role
- Hours: 36 per week, Monday to Thursday.
- Pay: £15.00 / Hr
- Full job description available on request.
If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and passionate about food quality, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
