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