Food Safety Technologist

Mindful Chef; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meal kit company is looking for a Food Safety Technologist to improve food safety and supplier compliance. Responsibilities include supporting customer complaint investigations, compiling KPI reports, and maintaining performance trackers. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or Food Technology, food safety qualifications, and experience in a relevant role. The position offers a competitive package, including health insurance, ample holiday, and discounts on products.

Benefits

Vitality health insurance

Free meals

Gym access

30 days holiday + bank holidays

50% discount on products

Enhanced parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Food safety qualification (Level 3 or higher) and internal auditor qualification desirable.
• Experience in a relevant technical or food safety role.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation and processing of customer complaints.
• Compile KPI reports to generate analytical insights.
• Maintain performance trackers for suppliers.

Skills

Food Science

Food Technology

Organisational skills

KPI reporting

Statistical analysis

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Food safety qualification (Level 3 or higher)

Job description

More Than Just A Job

Our mission is to make healthy eating easy and for this we supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our environmental impact.

An exciting opportunity to join the UK’s most loved recipe box company. Since starting in 2015 Mindful Chef has proudly delivered missions of nutritious meals nationwide. We’ve earned top spot on Trustpilot rankings making us officially the UK’s #1 rated recipe box and today we’re backed by the biggest food business in the world. This is a rare opportunity to join this close-knit Food Technical team driven by bold aspirations.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9-6pm (with 1-hour lunch break)

What we are looking for

The Food Safety Technologist is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all systems linked to food safety, quality, and compliance. This role works closely with the Technical team, Operations, and Commercial departments to ensure that Mindful Chef consistently meets the highest standards in food safety and supplier performance. Reporting into the Head of Technical, you will work closely with the Operations team to support with the closure of non conformances and drive continuous improvement.

You are

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Food safety qualification (Level 3 or higher) and internal auditor qualification desirable.
• Experience in a relevant technical or food safety role.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Experience with KPI reporting, statistical analysis, and document control.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to drive change.

You will

• Support the investigation and processing of customer complaints and generate trend reports.
• Compiling KPI reports to generate analytical insights.
• Maintain performance trackers for suppliers, working with Category Technical Managers to identify and address gaps.
• Maintain all accreditation and visit schedules for suppliers in collaboration with Category Technologists.
• Support achievement and retention of externally awarded accreditations.
• Conduct site audits of the Manage the site Quality Management System (QMS) and Conduct site internal audits.
• Assess goods at delivery and throughout processing to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain the business document control system, ensuring timely review and update of all documents relevant to food safety and quality.
• Generate and distribute KPIs linked to site standards and supplier performance.
• Interpret statistical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Technical team with report writing.
• Interact with key stakeholders across all categories of the business.
• Raise awareness and understanding of food industry best practices across the business.
• Support the development of an outstanding food safety and quality culture.
• Provide administrative support to the Technical team as required.

Your profile

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals and a gym.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

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