Food Safety & Quality Manager at DO & CO AG

Hounslow, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Quality Management, HACCP, Auditing, Supplier Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Data Analysis, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Mentoring, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress. Job Description Effectively managing and motivating the UK based Quality Auditors for all DO & CO Units in the UK, ensuring that they are being developed, have direction, and are provided with meaningful feedback Implementing legal requirements of Food Safety, as well as constantly improving the HACCP System and food safety procedures based on the Codex Alimentarius Ensuring compliance with HALAL requirements and preparing the annual certification Completing Supplier Audits liaising with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the raw materials comply with exceptionally high DO & CO standards. All ingredients should have an internal specification Managing and planning scheduled audits, like Hygiene Audits, Glass and Foreign Body Audits, GMP and HACCP Audits Liaising with external bodies like EHO and FSA to ensure the production is updated when the legislations are amended. You will strive to achieve the annual third party certification in accordance to FSSC 22000 Standard Building partnerships with customers. Identifying and investigating non-compliance and act as appropriate Establishing processes to ensure all specifications and recipes are up to date Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders Completing quality assessment reports, following through, and acting as necessary Working closely with the Executive teams and Operations Manager to ensure safe products Responsible for approval of current and new supplier data analysis and statistical interpretation Maintaining accurate and up to date documentation. All procedures are subject to document control including issue date and number Investigating complaints. You will record all complaints and oversee the investigations providing feedback to our partners, suppliers, and Senior Management Precise and accurate reporting to the Executive Team and Head Office Taking responsibility for all your actions, supporting your team, and celebrating successes as a family Qualifications Role model ability, leading a team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to provide the best service with a problem-solving mentality Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track DO & CO standards Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family Have a great understanding and working knowledge of your department and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach HACCP & Food Hygiene Certification BSc Food Science or previous experience in a similar role Highly proficient in Microsoft Office package with excellent working knowledge of reporting and managing data Understanding of Health and Safety principles. Understanding of Sustainability requirements Additional Information We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities. A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas! Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status #docolondon

Responsibilities

The Food Safety & Quality Manager will manage and motivate Quality Auditors, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards. They will also conduct audits, liaise with external bodies, and maintain documentation to uphold quality standards.