Fresh Foods Trainee

**Purpose of the Job**:
The purpose of a Fresh Foods Trainee is to gain hands-on experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Quality Control, Regulatory & Compliance, and Technical Product Development. This role will get exposure to product testing, supplier audits, regulatory compliance, and the development of innovative food solutions within a fast-paced retail environment.

**Job Objectives**:

- Support the Technical Team in ensuring food safety, quality, compliance, and product development by actively participating in various initiatives and projects.
- Adhere to organisational quality standards and protocols while performing quality assurance tasks under supervision.
- Align to project goals by actively participating in development discussions and team meetings focused on food safety and quality enhancements.
- Attend to quality documentation and assist in maintaining up-to-date records related to quality checks and technical processes.
- Comply with relevant industry regulations and organisational policies during all quality assurance activities.
- Assist in supplier food safety audits and monitoring processes to ensure compliance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conduct product testing, shelf-life evaluations, and verify specifications to ensure product quality and safety.
- Investigate discrepancies and non-conformities in products while reporting findings to senior team members.
- Ensure products meet legal and labeling requirements by conducting thorough reviews of regulatory documentation.
- Assist in technical product development, including sensory analysis, data analysis, and product innovation efforts.
- Gather data and feedback from product tests and evaluations to support decision-making processes.
- Maintain records, update reports, and support documentation to ensure smooth operations within the quality assurance function.
- Provide general administrative support to cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration across departments.
- Research emerging trends in quality assurance and food safety to recommend innovative practices and technologies.
- Train in the use of relevant software and tools for quality assurance and technical development tasks.
- Utilise resources, including documentation and industry, best practices, to enhance personal knowledge and effectiveness in the role

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma in Consumer/Food Science or Food Technology and/or other relevant Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, and Culinary related or equivalent - (essential).

**Experience**:

- +2 years of experience in a similar role (Technical Specification / Quality Control)
- Experience in developing food products from inception through production to the launching stage, improving new and existing products - (preferred).

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Exposure to Product Development experience in a foods FMCG manufacturing/production environment, preferably in fresh foods - (preferred).
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - (essential) and familiarity with quality management software - (preferred).

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