Quality Assurance Manager

At DO&CO London we are looking for Quality Assurance Managers to join our incredible growing QA team within our Airline food production site.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure compliance with HALAL requirements and prepare annual certification
• Follow the Do and Co International Catering Standards and achieve the requirements of the clauses and monitor them
• Keep abreast of all relevant legislation and where applicable, implement of new legislation Provide Technical support for new projects.
• Complete Supplier Audits liaising with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the raw materials comply with our standards. All ingredients should have an internal specification.
• Complete finished products specifications and attributes liaising with the Head Chef and Operations Manager.
• Ensure accurate traceability is formed and followed.
• Liaise with external bodies like EHO and FSA to ensure the production is updated when the legislation are amended.
• Establish processes to ensure all specifications and recipes are up to date
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams with the introduction of new raw materials, packaging materials and products.
• Technical project management knowledge of pasteurising supply
• Responsible for approval of current and new supplier data analysis and statistical interpretation
• Support the management of all DO & CO Units in the UK
• Delivery of customer complaint information and other monthly information as requested by internal and external stakeholders.

What will you need to have?

• BSc Food Science or 5 years experience in a similar role
• HACCP & Food Hygiene Certification
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office package
• Computer literate and good data management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills- experience of communicating with Senior Management
• Attention to detail when working under pressure and reactive to change
• Willing to travel when required

What is in it for you?

• Support and assistance from Unit Manager/ HQ in regard to specific QA business issues
• Attending relevant H&S / Food safety information seminars/training courses for continuous professional development purposes

Who are we?

DO & CO, The Gourmet Entertainment company was founded and is currently listed in Austria. DO & CO is still family owned and run, specialising in three primary business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Hotel/Retail, offering “Gourmet Entertainment” all over the world. We operate out of 32 locations in 11 countries on 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations. The most important ingredient however in our premium recipe is our diverse staff base of more than 11,000 employees, each one of whom has a strong personality, a passion for hospitality and a love of food.

DO & CO is the Group’s premium brand. It represents the best flavours from the international spectrum and offers a culinary journey around the world. As a premium brand it is associated with good emotions, culture and enjoyment, providing high-class gourmet entertainment, flawless service and unrivalled all-round service package.