About the role
Where has your journey taken you so far?
- Are you highly organised and confident coordinating people and deadlines?
- Do you enjoy practical food preparation and following clear instructions?
- Are you detail-focused and confident using Outlook, Word and Excel?
If you enjoy combining practical food work with planning and accurate record-keeping, then why not make our journey your journey?
Play an important part in our journey.
This is a fixed-term role of approximately six months, subject to confirmation of the anticipated start and end dates.
As a Product Quality Coordinator, you'll provide fixed-term cover within Technical Services, supporting routine and ad-hoc quality assessments and benchmarking of our Own Brand and Exclusive Brand products.
You’ll plan sessions, order or collect samples, track invoices and coordinate with colleagues. You’ll prepare and cook products to manufacturer instructions or an occasional straightforward recipe, then present them consistently to panellists. This is practical food preparation, not professional chef-level cooking.
You’ll record results electronically, produce clear reports and communicate outcomes. You’ll maintain the routine product assessment schedule and follow up product failures or non-conformances with Technical Managers for prompt resolution.
More about you
- You have basic food preparation or food-handling experience, are comfortable preparing and, where appropriate, tasting varied foods, and can follow written instructions and work hygienically.
- You are highly organised, able to plan and prioritise your own workload and confident coordinating activity with several colleagues.
- You have a good practical understanding of food hygiene, allergens and HACCP, can complete HACCP records accurately, recognise a deviation and recognise a deviation and recognise a deviation and recognise a deviation and recognise a deviation. A relevant food safety qualification would be advantageous, although appropriate training can be provided.
- You are comfortable using Outlook, Word and basic Excel for data entry, updating trackers and simple sorting or filtering.
- You communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, and are careful and dependable when labelling, timing, recording and reporting results.
- You are adaptable, calm when priorities change and able to commit to the full fixed-term assignment. Previous product quality assessment or sensory evaluation experience would be strongly preferred, although candidates with suitable food-preparation experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly will also be considered.
- You are comfortable working independently within established procedures whilst recognising when support or escalation is required.
About us
Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
- A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
- Life cover that you can increase.
- Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
- A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
The extras
- Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
- Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
- Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!
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Product Quality Co-ordinator employer: Bidfood UK
Bidfood UK is an excellent employer that prioritises team growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact stock accuracy and operational efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career in logistics and inventory management.
