Quality Auditor- Henderson Kitchen

Quality Auditor-Henderson Kitchen

Attractive Salary and Benefits

36.5 Hour week

Randalstown

Who are we?

Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.

A look into the role

Henderson Kitchen provides a broad range of freshly prepared meals exclusively for SPAR / EUROSPAR / VIVO and VIVO EXTRA under our own Kitchen brand.

Reporting directly to our Group Quality Assurance Manager, the successful applicant will have responsibility for ensuring full compliance with food safety legislation, SALSA standards, and customer codes of practice.

If you enjoy working with quality ingredients, have a passion for great tasting food, and love being part of a close-knit team, then the Henderson Kitchen is the place for you!

Working as Quality Auditor you will:

1. Ensure that controls are in place to meet required standards for product safety, quality, and legality.
2. Ensure that Quality Systems & Policies throughout the site are maintained.
3. Maintain HACCP systems for all processes to ensure product safety, quality, and legality.
4. Control documents for the Quality Management System.
5. Check, archive, and maintain all site documentation and due diligence records.
6. Manage site pest control visits and ensure all visits are carried out effectively.
7. Co-ordinate taste panel samples and shelf life as required.
8. Drive a continuous improvement approach to GMP, plant hygiene, personal hygiene, and product quality issues in the Unit through internal audits and KPI reports.
9. Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
10. Collect water, swabs, and micro samples and trend results monthly or as required.
11. Promote a quality culture within the site by delivering training aimed at improving people's awareness of quality systems and quality standards.
12. Manage the supplier approval process and work with suppliers to reduce non-conformances.

Skills for Success

Joining us as a Quality Auditor, the minimum criteria you'll need is:

1. A third level food-related qualification.
2. Level 2 Food Hygiene.
3. Level 2 HACCP.
4. Knowledge of Quality Assurance expectations within a food manufacturing environment.
5. Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.
6. Knowledge of food safety systems HACCP, GMP, and hygiene standards.
7. A full/valid UK/EU Driving Licence.

The Attributes you'll need include:

1. Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail.
2. An ability to influence others, encouraging best practice.
3. A keen problem solver, showing adaptability and resilience.
4. Strong verbal and written communicator, capable of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

It is not essential, but would be advantageous if you have:

1. Previous experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry.
2. External allergen training.
3. Level 3 Food Hygiene.
4. HACCP Level 3.
5. Level 2 Internal Audit.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition - We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First - We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork - We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity - We are fair, honest, and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business that places our communities at the heart of what we do.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores, and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours are typically 7am-3pm Monday-Friday; however, there is some flexibility in terms of start times which can be further discussed at interview.

If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, we would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 1st January 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer.