About You
Join our team at The Original Baker as we seek a meticulous and dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) professional to ensure the integrity and excellence of our baked goods. As a QA team member, you'll play a pivitol role in upholding our commitment to delivering products of the highest standards to our customers.
As a key member of our team, you will support the Technical Manager to contribute to continuous improvement and put forward ideas that will help improve the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the business.
About Us
The Original Baker is a leading branded manufacturer of premium sweet and savoury baked products made in a traditional and time-honoured way. Over recent years we have gained a much sought-after reputation as a leader in this niche, but rapidly expanding area of artisan food. We deliver high-quality goods to consumers through retail and wholesale channels and are committed to innovation, excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine calibration, sampling checks, and audits as outlined in the site Quality Manual.
• Document and manage corrective actions to resolve process issues effectively.
• Daily monitoring of all production lines for quality and safety, promptly reporting any issues to Senior Management.
• Conduct regular audits for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform necessary sampling, including product and micro swabbing.
• Conduct and document Quality Assessments and Taste Panels as scheduled.
• Audit paperwork to ensure due diligence and any corrective actions are taken.
• Check the quality of products against specification.
• Conduct calibrations of food safety equipment as required.
• Record, report, and control completion of any faults of equipment.
• Monitor product weights, temperatures, and quality standards according to schedule requirements.
• Conduct traceability and mass balance exercises when required.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and adherence to safe working practices to all team members.

About You

• Minimum 1 years’ experience working within a quality role is essential.
• Previous experience working within a food manufacturing environment is essentail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset, with an adaptable approach, driven on change and variety.
• Meticulous attention to detail skills, with the ability to use own initiative.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Packages.
• Food safety qualification Level 2 preferred but not essential as training can be provided.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Company Pension
• Free parking
• Casual Dress

Hourly Rate: Up to £14 per hour (defendant on experience and skills)
Hours / Days: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: This role will be full time on site at our Head Office based in Malton, North Yorkshire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• QA: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TOBA