Food Industry Positions Available and Wanted

Quality Assurance Coordinator (Part-Time/Contract Role), McDonalds, Thornleigh NSW

Company Description

McDonald’s Australia Limited is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as “Macca's”, we are a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way, while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Not only do we offer flexible working arrangements and an attractive staff discount; but we provide an opportunity to work alongside other passionate and talented people every single day.

Job Description

Could you be our next Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator?
The QA Coordinator provides a support function to ensure food safety and quality standards are effectively communicated and achieved across the system supporting both Australia and New Zealand markets. In addition, this role will work closely with suppliers and McDonald’s Quality Assurance Managers (QAMs) to develop and execute programs for food product and equipment validation. What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?

• Conducting product and equipment cook and/or yield validations in the test kitchen as required and general product quality testing.
• Supporting QAMs in creating and maintaining product specifications
• Reviewing customer complaint trends
• Co-ordinating restaurant trials for QA initiated projects

Qualifications

Your keys to success:

• Degree Qualified in Food Science/Technology (Final Year or Recent Graduate)
• A clear, confident, and concise communicator
• Well-organised, demonstrated project management skills; able to set and work to tight deadlines
• A proven ability to work under pressure in both acute and planned environments
• Self-motivated and proactive, takes the initiative to pre-empt opportunities
• Strong attention to detail
• Committed to principles of food safety and driven to uphold these principles
• Great at building strong interpersonal relationships with co-workers and suppliers

Additional Information

The Macca’s Difference 

• Birthday & Volunteer leave
• A fun and vibrant culture packed with a lot of local events in each state
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts including discounted Macca’s
• Highly flexible work environment
• Wellbeing initiatives including a 24/7 wellbeing partner for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing professional development opportunities in line with your career goals and passion 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone. Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process, if you'd like to note your pronouns or have suggestions for how we can improve in this space.

TO APPLY Visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/McDonaldsCorporation/743999979028273-quality-assurance-coordinator-part-time-contract-role-

Microbiologist Full-time Temporary - ACT Government

Classification: Health Professional Level 2
Salary: $70,679 - $97,028 plus superannuation
Position No: 11494, several
Directorate: ACT Health
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 March 2024
Contact Officer: Victoria Wansink on Victoria.Wansink@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9168

Details: The Microbiology Unit of the ACT Government Analytical Laboratory is a small highly trained team which undertakes analysis of food, water and environment samples for the presence of microorganisms of public health significance. The unit is seeking suitably qualified microbiologists to fill two positions within the unit.

As a Microbiologist, you will perform routine and investigative microbiological examinations of food, water, and environmental samples. In addition to this, you will also perform quality control and quality assurance procedures and carry out checks to ensure accreditation to ISO 17025 is supported and maintained.

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess the following attributes: relevant technical knowledge and ability in the field of Microbiology, understanding of working within a quality management system (ISO 17025), well developed communication skills, initiative, personal accountability and flexibility.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

⦁Undergraduate Degree in Science is mandatory (postgraduate studies and/or major in Microbiology highly desirable)
⦁Successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available 18 April 2024 to 18 October 2024 with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:  Applicants should provide a written application of no longer than four pages, outlining their experience against the required Technical Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description, as well as your curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees.
  
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button on the ACT GOV Webpage

Closes: 11 April 2024

Note: This is a temporary position available 18 April 2024 to 18 October 2024 with the possibility of permanency.

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer of Digital Pasture Production - The University of Sydney, Narrabri location.

• Exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Lecturer or Senior in Lecturer in Farming Systems Agronomy to join the Faculty of Science
• Located at the IA Watson Grains Research Centre, Narrabri NSW in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
• Full time continuing position offering a base salary $118K - $167K p.a. (Level B or C) + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity 

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) at The University of Sydney is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior in Lecturer in Farming Systems Agronomy to be based at the IA Watson Grains Research Centre, home of the International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture in Narrabri. The University of Sydney has an illustrious 113-year history and significant disciplinary strength in agriculture including plant production & breeding (Plant Breeding Institute), digital agriculture (Precision Agriculture Laboratory) including agricultural robotics (Australian Centre for Field Robotics), soil science (Soil Security Laboratory) and hydrology. SOLES also has complementary expertise in plant biology. There are opportunities to collaborate with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture (SIA), which oversees research and development of the university’s agricultural capabilities.

The successful applicant will bring expertise in farming systems agronomy including broadacre cropping systems with a focus on environmental sustainability and resilience. The successful applicant will have a track record of excellence in research publications and successful applications for research funding, demonstrating clear potential to become a leader in their field. It is expected that the candidate’s research background and future program will focus on plant x management practice x environment interactions. They will have a track record of success in teaching, research and publication commensurate with an early/mid-career scientist on a rising trajectory. The successful applicant will have research interests that complement and/or enrich the existing strengths and expertise in the School in the general area of digital agriculture and farming systems agronomy. They will lead new research and show a willingness to contribute to current research programs, focusing on synergistic approaches to managing, plant, soil and environmental interactions. They should have a track-record of successful collaboration nationally and internationally and articulate a vision for potential collaboration within SOLES, across the University of Sydney and beyond.

The University places emphasis on research excellence and research with impact; inter-disciplinary research is encouraged. SOLES has a program of undergraduate teaching in agriculture from first year to Honours/Masters level and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute across this teaching in Camperdown and Narrabri, in addition to being actively involved in postgraduate training. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in management and administration and should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of teaching and learning.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Farming Systems Agronomy who has:

• a PhD in an appropriate area (farming systems, agronomy, weed biology and management, digital agriculture and/or a related discipline)
• knowledge and experience gained at postdoctoral level in agronomic research related to large-scale cropping systems with a track record of both successful research funding applications and high-quality research publications as first or senior author
• experience in either grain or cotton production, weed management and/or digital agriculture would be an advantage
• experience in teaching farming systems agronomy and plant production including lectures, tutorials and supervision of laboratory and field-based practicals
• demonstrated understanding and experience of relevant work health and safety issues, including laboratory and field-based work
• experience of successful supervision of honours and higher degree students, including PhD students, either formally or on a day-to-day basis
• a clear vision of how your planned research would complement and/or enrich the existing strengths and expertise of the School
• previous experience of successful collaborative projects
• a willingness to promote SOLES research with cropping industries through extension and training programs with growers, advisors and commercial suppliers
• a willingness to foster inter-Faculty research development opportunities and provide technical expertise in farming systems agronomy to USYD farm management in support of resilient and sustainable production improvements
• excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and time management skills
• the ability to lead an independent research program as well as being an enthusiastic and successful team member.

Note: It is also important the successful applicant have a valid Australian Unrestricted Drivers License and access to a vehicle to get in and out of the Narrabri area.

To apply for this role, please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter and attach to your online application.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button below

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations  by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close Sunday, 21st April 2024

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Product Development Technologist - KFC. Frenchs Forest, NSW

• Fun, rewarding, people first culture.
• Signature career development program.
• Flexible / hybrid working environment.

It’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it.

Here, everyone has a seat at our table. We feed our people’s potential to be Original - to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun!

As our new Product Development Technologist for KFC South Pacific, reporting to our Senior Innovation Development Manager, you will drive and deliver food renovation/innovation, not only including food product, but also pack design for KFC menu items, in line with the Marketing Calendar.

ABOUT YOU – OUR NEXT ORIGINAL

• You’ll embrace our people first culture!
• Tertiary degree in Food Technology/Science or other related disciplines.
• Knowledge of product development, processing, quality programs and sensory evaluation.
• Proficiency in statistical investigations and poultry manufacturing (highly regarded).
• Food Service experience with multi-unit operation and exposure to restaurant design, layout, operations and equipment is preferred.
• Creative yet practical. Ability to develop/evaluate new concepts, new products and improve our established system, applying technical knowledge/testing standards.
• Ability to interpret Marketing/industry information and product research.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to food safety, labelling and quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience delivering project outcomes to deadlines.
• concise reports outlining action recommendations with full justification.
• Ability to discuss a diverse range of technical, production, field service and operational subjects with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Sound communication, prioritisation, and planning, organising, coaching and controlling skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR NEW ROLE

• Contribute to the food innovation program for products whilst liaising with the Marketing Department on the Marketing Calendar content/timing.
• Provide food technology support to Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance and Marketing.
• Development of new products and improvements to current products for all Meal occasions, leveraging Supplier’s capabilities with ingredients.
• Develop the Operations procedures, including the cook cycles and set points for all Meal occasions.
• Raw material evaluation/approval and specification revision including documentation of in-plant procedures/controls/specifications, in addition to packaging evaluation/approval.
• Liaise with Marketing on Technical aspects of Consumer Research on menu items.
• Contribute to future pipeline development through new ideas and new initiatives to improve innovation hit rate.

BUCKETS OF BENEFITS

• A culture where you can be your original self.
• Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees.
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
• Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
• Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing.
• Signature career development and leadership programs.
• Corporate KFC Culture Club initiatives.
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.

WHO WE ARE

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Since 1952, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special. We’ll always be original. And we welcome you join us; to bring it. Your energy, grit, spirit and story.

JOIN OUR ORIGINAL TEAM!

There’s all kinds of potential here! Explore new paths and choose where your career takes you. Whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there, because we take your goals seriously.

To apply send your CV to Nyome.Blanchard@yum.com or reach out for more information.

Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This means it’s a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you’re from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you’ve always got a seat at our table.