Food Science Jobs at Avoca
Avoca Ireland is hiring a Food Safety Specialist to support and strengthen food safety and quality standards across its Wicklow operations. This is a fixed-term contract role. The Food Science Jobs at Avoca are ideal for experienced food safety professionals passionate about compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within a premium food and lifestyle brand.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Food Safety Specialist
- Location: Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Industry: Food Services / Retail / Food Safety & Quality
- Work Model: On-site
About the Company:
Avoca is a trusted premium lifestyle brand with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a deep commitment to food safety, sustainability, and compliance, Avoca delivers exceptional food and retail experiences while maintaining the highest industry standards across its production, warehousing, and retail operations.
Educational Requirements for the Food Safety Specialist Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
- Food safety or quality auditing qualifications are an advantage
- Training qualifications in food safety are beneficial
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Food Science Jobs, you have to develop and maintain food safety and quality management systems in line with legislation, industry standards, and certifications
- Establish and enforce food safety protocols, policies, and procedures across production, warehousing, and distribution
- Provide food safety guidance and support to frontline operations teams
- Maintain food traceability and product recall systems
- Liaise with Facilities teams on environmental sampling and monitoring programmes
- Conduct audits, inspections, and site visits to ensure compliance and implement corrective actions
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints and food safety non-conformities
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external agencies during inspections and certifications
- Support Learning & Development initiatives through food safety training programmes
- Work with the Food Buying teams on new product development and supplier onboarding
- Manage supplier approval programmes, including risk assessments and audit reviews
- Ensure compliance during new product development and maintain own-brand product specifications in the Food Science Jobs
- Review and approve product specifications and packaging artwork for legislative and brand compliance
- Support food labelling, allergen management, and control programmes
- Contribute to food safety projects, including premises refurbishment initiatives
- Communicate food safety matters with employees, suppliers, customers, and authorities
- Report food incidents, inspections, and compliance performance to senior management
Skills Required for the Food Safety Specialist Role:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food safety or quality assurance role
- Strong knowledge of food law, standards, certifications, and food safety management systems
- Experience in foodservice or retail food environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail with a compliance-focused mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, pragmatic, and customer-focused approach
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Full driving licence required
Benefits of the Food Science Jobs:
- Opportunity to work with a premium and well-established lifestyle brand
- Exposure to diverse food safety and quality projects across operations
- Collaboration with regulatory bodies and industry professionals
- Fixed-term contract offering professional growth and impact
- Supportive and quality-driven work environment
