• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that transforms ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiences.
• Career Growth: Access to comprehensive training and development programmes to support your career progression.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

Join Compass Group NZ as a Quality Assurance Officer in Hamilton and play a pivotal role in enhancing quality assurance across our central production units. This role is essential for maintaining and improving our quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting our teams to deliver safe and high-quality food.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Quality Systems Maintenance: Manage and maintain the Quality Assurance Programme, ensuring conformity to the custom Food Control Plan.
• Internal Audits: Undertake assigned internal audits in accordance with the audit programme.
• Customer Complaint Coordination: Respond to customer service requests for investigations into complaints in a timely manner.
• Quality Support: Provide obsessive service and support to internal departments requiring assistance from the quality team.
• Non-Conformance Management: Efficiently manage product and systems non-conformances to ensure compliance with specifications.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Food Safety Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of food safety legislation, standards, and codes.
• Quality Management Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing food control plans, quality management systems, and incident investigations.
• Auditing Skills: Food safety auditing experience and experience in coordinating Quality Management Systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience in continuous improvement, including tools, investigations, and data analysis.
• Educational Background: Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Science or Food Technology and a minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food industry.

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programmes, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritising the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidised accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS, and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome; they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose. RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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