Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment while ensuring excellence in food safety and quality? As a Food Safety and Quality Retail Coordinator, You'll collaborate with store teams to uphold our commitment to safe, high-quality products across all locations.The role will be a blend of operational/retail and office work, based in Dublin and is a 12 Month FTC.
Responsibilities:
- Track and monitor ongoing Retail Food Safety Audit performance across a nationwide network of stores.
- Resolve third-party audit issues and queries.
- Liaise with the audit provider on scheduling and coordination matters.
- Report performance metrics against targets to stakeholders.
- Conduct internal audits of stores twice annually.
- Perform store support visits to maintain and enhance operational food safety and uphold brand standards.
- Deliver in-store and group training sessions for colleagues on food safety and best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments for new initiatives introduced in the retail environment.
- Provide head office support to stores, including: Reviewing local suppliers, Updating documentation, Conducting training sessions, Evaluating trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the Food Safety and Quality team on key strategic projects.
- Execute local product recalls when necessary.
- Respond to customer requests for product and operational compliance information.
- Represent the Food Safety and Quality Department on cross-functional teams, influencing decisions on FS&Q matters.
Requirements:
- Degree or higher qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a similar field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Food Technical role.
- Proven track record in managing food safety and compliance in a retail or manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of food functionality and practical understanding of food microbiology.
- Working knowledge of HACCP planning and its application.
- Train the Trainer qualification with experience in training operational colleagues.
- Own transport and a full, clean driver's licence.
- Auditing experience in a food manufacturing or retail context is desirable.
- Experience in designing and delivering training modules desirable
If you are interested in this role, please click the apply button or contact Nicole at or call 021 2300 300.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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