Food Technologist

Fresh Produce Technologist
As a proud B Corp, we focus on using business as a force for good, prioritising people and the planet alongside profit. Since starting in 2015 Mindful Chef has shot to the top of Trustpilot's rankings making it officially the UK’s #1 rated recipe box. Being the top 10 company to work for in its industry in the UK, this is more than just a job. Come to join us!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you a technologist with experience in Fresh Produce looking for an opportunity to develop your career?Reporting into the Technical Lead, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from a food technologists or quality control background and looking to progress and expand their knowledge in fresh produce by joining a well-respected company that supplies premium products UK wide.

Other details:
Start date – TBC
Location – Mindful Chef Packing facility , C/O Oakland’s, International , Redditch

YOU ARE

• Experienced in Fresh produce quality and having present interaction with suppliers.
• Ideally Degree level educated in a food based Science
• Ideally Lead Auditor qualification, HACCP Level 3 or 4
• Other expected courses: Allergen management, Food Safety

YOU WILL

• Build a strong relationship with the supply base technical team and management to develop their focus on the Mindful Chef business and their responsiveness to issues and communication
• Manage the supplier performance through data recording and reporting on quality and all other technical aspects
• Ensure all suppliers meet or exceed the Mindful Chef standards including BRC A grade or better, SEDEX membership
• Manage and maintain the Supplier approval, start up and maintenance of data systems
• Support training of members of the Intake/QA team
• Where applicable identify standards of production, provenance, environment that Mindful Chef customers will be proud of and enhance the brand
• Daily Monitoring of onsite stock to help reduce waste
• Support the business with all due-diligence requirements, participate in continuous culture improvement
• Undertake any other activities deemed relevant to normal business requirements
• Manage the Specification system, ensuring all suppliers specifications are up to date and complete
• Manage complaints data to identify issues and drive quality improvement
• Follow up on serious issues raised by customers
• Review all Packaging and ensure it shows the product off to the best advantage, is innovative, fit for the purpose and is widely recycled
• Put in place a quality review and benchmarking process throughout the year
• Be the go-to expert for the business for all technical and industry matters for Fresh produce

WHY US?

• We are a growing business & proud B Corp
• We have donated over 16 million meals to school children living in poverty through our partnership with One Feeds Two.
• We've built one of the most admired startups in the UK and won a number of awards.
• We have the backing of the largest food and beverage company in the world.
• We have the best benefits in the job market including 38 days holiday, flexible working, 6 months maternity pay, free food & gym in the office, etc.
• We also value your wellbeing and provide private health insurance through
• Vitality, and have a number of Mental Health First Aiders available across our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redditch, B98 9DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person