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  • Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist – Food Manufacturing
    17 days ago
    £34000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Specifications & Raw Material Technologist Food Manufacturing, South London, £34k-£38k Are you the person who can spot a missing allergen declaration, a packaging compliance gap or an incomplete raw material spec from a mile away? If you enjoy the detail behind the product – the specifications, supplier approvals and raw material data that make everything work – this could be a great move. A well-established food manufacturer is looking to add a Specifications & Raw Material Technologist to its technical team. This role plays a key part in ensuring specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered to customers on time. It’s a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and enjoys working at the centre of supplier data, technical documentation and product integrity. What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of raw material and finished product specifications, ensuring they are accurate, approved and fully compliant with customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include: • Completing and maintaining customer specifications and responding to technical enquiries, • Managing raw material and packaging specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Supporting the supplier approval and review process for ingredients, packaging and services, • Completing raw material risk assessments, including vulnerability and integrity reviews, • Monitoring traceability and brand integrity claims back to raw materials, • Attending pre and post-trial meetings to support product development, • Participating in internal audits and technical projects What we’re looking for You’ll likely already be working as a: • Specifications Technologist, • Raw Material Technologist, • Technical Services Technologist within food manufacturing. You’ll bring: • Experience completing retailer or customer specifications, • Knowledge of raw materials, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a business where the technical function is well established and respected, and where the specifications and raw materials process plays a critical role in protecting product quality and brand integrity. You’ll work closely with technical, R&D and procurement teams, giving you real visibility across the product lifecycle. If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of getting specifications right, managing supplier data and keeping technical documentation audit-ready, this role will play to your strengths. Interested? Apply today with your cv Sorry visa sponsorship is not available with this position.

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  • Shop Assistant
    Shop Assistant
    25 days ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    About Wing Yip For over half a century, Wing Yip has been recognised as one of the UK’s most established suppliers of Oriental food products. Serving both retail shoppers and the catering industry, we operate four major retail centres supported by a nationwide distribution network and a team of more than 370 employees. Our Croydon branch is now looking for motivated and dependable individuals to join us as Retail Assistants. Role Summary In this position, you will play an important part in keeping the store running efficiently while delivering friendly, professional service. This active and fast-moving role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, customer interaction, and being part of a supportive team. Key Duties • Maintaining a clean, organised, and customer-friendly shop floor, • Replenishing shelves and helping arrange product displays, • Building product knowledge to assist shoppers effectively, • Working with fresh produce such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, • Carrying out manual handling tasks, including lifting, • Supporting early morning operations (from 7:00 a.m.), • Dependable, enthusiastic, and approachable, • Strong team players with a positive attitude, • Quick to learn and comfortable in a busy environment, • Able to work weekends and early shifts, • Competitive salary and staff discount, • Full training with continued development opportunities, • Clear pathways for long-term career progression

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  • Chef
    Chef
    27 days ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    WHO YOU ARE: • Someone passionate about cooking with a strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and an excellent eye for detail. - A respectful and thoughtful professional who is punctual and has a strong work ethic, driven by high standards and who consistently shows the best example of conduct. - A team player and leader with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic about teaching and passing on their knowledge, but also open to learning from others. - A competent and energetic cook who is comfortable with all sections of the kitchen, and is a fast learner if there are any areas which need improvement. - Someone creative and organised with good time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. YOU MUST HAVE: • 3+ years’ experience as a sous chef or chef. 2+ years’ experience with Italian cuisine. Good level of oral proficiency in English and/ or Italian language. Familiarity with industry best practices. Any food specific education or certification an advantage. TASKS INCLUDE: • Prepare, cook, and present food in line with the required standards of Sapore Vero. - Supporting the company in developing new menus & weekly specials. - Monitor food production to ensure consistent quality of portion size. - Take ownership of the kitchen management in the absence of the Head Chef. - Follow relevant hygiene and health & safety guidelines. - Organise food, supplies, and utensils within the kitchen and in the fridges. - Stock control. - Following FIFO procedure to reduce waste of food stock. - Keep all designated areas in the kitchen clean and tidy before, during, and after the service accordingly with hygiene standards. - Check that appliance and fridges are at the required temperatures and properly closed before leaving. - Regularly clean and monitor kitchen appliances. - Work with the kitchen porter and pizza chefs to ensure the smooth running of service. - Coordinate take away orders with the pizza chef and floor staff to provide drivers with correct food. - Establish effective employee relations and maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and attitude towards all guests, clients, and employees. - Any other duties as assigned related to this position.

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  • Sales Manager
    Sales Manager
    2 months ago
    £27000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Company Overview Good Guru is a leading brand in organic and vegan food supplements, committed to creating high-quality, plant-based products that promote wellbeing. We partner with pharmacies, health stores, and wellness retailers to bring our natural supplements to customers nationwide. Summary We are seeking a motivated and personable Office Salesperson to join our team. In this role, you will focus on building strong relationships with pharmacies and health stores, handling both inbound and outbound sales, and driving revenue all from our office environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain strong relationships with pharmacies, health stores, and other clients, • Engage with new and existing customers via phone, email, and in person, • Present and sell company products/services, • Prepare quotes, follow up on leads, and close sales, • Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports, • Collaborate with the team to meet monthly sales targets, • Previous sales or customer service experience, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Confident, organized, and goal-oriented, • Comfortable using computers, email, and basic CRM systems, • Salary £27,000 plus (depending on experience), • Company pension scheme, • 20 days paid holiday If you're ready to make an impact in the health supplement industry and help others achieve their wellness goals, we want to hear from you! Join us at The Good Guru and be part of something great.

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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    2 months ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Full job description Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on innovation and passion with Glen Bell bringing tacos to the masses in a world of hot dog and hamburger stands in 1962, today we have nearly 7000 restaurants in the United States and over 400 restaurants in 27 countries outside of the United States. The future holds 2,000 more restaurants across the globe within the next decade. It's easy to see we’re in the business of making tacos, but at heart, we’re a business that’s fueled by the energy and passion of people serving people. About the Job Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), a Shift Manager runs great shifts in a self-sufficient manner. This role takes ownership and responsibility to solve problems; seek help from the team when appropriate; and is willing to lead the restaurant team in culture building, best practices, and day to day functioning requirements of the restaurant. A Shift Manager maintains the mentality that a well-run shift is the foundation of a well-run restaurant, and strives to run shifts with excellence at all times. The Day-to-Day: Developing people Provide regular feedback to the RGM on the performance of Team Members Provide ongoing constructive and complimentary feedback to Team Members Actively participate in the training of Team Members Handle conflicts constructively and work with RGM to achieve resolution Ensure consistent customer satisfaction Ensure that all Team Members complete their Shift Excellence tasks for their assigned position(s) Personally demonstrate that customer needs are the highest priority Ensure food safety, quality, and accuracy of orders Resolve customer complaints quickly while maintaining positive customer relations Act Like an Owner Assist profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory and Managing labour Oversee proper product preparation, rotation, portioning, cooking, and holding time Assist the RGM with facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times Shift Leader - Taco Bell We are looking for a dedicated Shift Leader to join our team in the Restaurant operations department. As a Shift Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Taco Bell location. Oversee and coordinate daily shift operations Train and supervise team members Ensure excellent customer service Manage inventory and stock levels Maintain a clean and organized work environment If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the food industry and leadership skills, we would love to have you on board as our Shift Leader at Taco Bell. Is This You? Dynamic, energetic, and positive leader, a self-starter, proactively driven to get things done Customer-first mindset Strong interpersonal skills Dedicated to leading a team that strives for excellence Why Taco Bell? We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with más! We are about more than just building restaurants — we connect with our fans through their passions including sports, gaming, and music We know that employees want a company they can live and grow with; they crave a unique culture that fosters creativity and encourages pursuit of passion, and they look for opportunities to take risks, develop skills and learn in ways that fit their lifestyle We foster a culture of authenticity for you to feel at home with the Taco Bell family!

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