Japanese or Chinese Speaking Food Technologist

Oriental Food Importer seeks for Food Technologist

Oriental Food Importer/Wholesaler

Food Technologist

Location: North London, Hybrid

Salary: 35-38K

Language: English, Japanese/Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese are advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all food products comply with food safety regulations (e.g., GFSI, BRC, or local UK/EU regulatory standards).
• Conduct regular inspections of food storage conditions, temperature controls, and hygiene practices.
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the warehouse and distribution processes.
• Help to ensure foods maintain AA+ grade BRC and work closely with technical manager and other teams on this goal

Product Labelling & Specification Checks:

• Review and verify food labels and specifications to ensure compliance with UK and EU labelling laws.
• Check ingredient lists, allergen declarations, nutritional values, and packaging claims for accuracy.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure correct labelling and product specifications before approval.

Supplier & Product Approval:

• Assess and approve both branded and non-branded food products, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and review compliance documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, certifications, and product testing reports).
• Maintain an approved supplier list and ensure ongoing compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source high-quality and safe food products.

Quality Control & Assurance:

• Inspect incoming food products for quality, labelling accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Oversee product sampling and testing to ensure food quality and safety.
• Investigate and address any quality issues, including damaged or contaminated products.
• Handle customer complaints related to product quality, safety, and labelling issues.
• Conduct investigations into complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide detailed reports back to customers regarding investigation findings and resolutions.

Internal Audits & Compliance Monitoring:

• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with food safety and quality management systems.
• Identify non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory audits and customer inspections.
• Inventory & Storage Management:

Qualifications:

Degree qualified in food science or an associated subject

Experience within a similar Technologist or Technical Assistant role and willing to progress

HACCP level 3 (desirable)

Excellent interpersonal , communication and computer skills (word, excel and outlook)

A team player, with the ability to work independently and manage workload