Job Description

Newrest is a global leader in catering and related services. We are committed to delivering high-quality services while ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental protection.
We are seeking a QHSE Assistant for a 16-month contract (January-December 2026). This role isideal for recent graduates or students completing their final term in a food science, quality, or relatedfield who are eager to gain real-world experience in food safety and quality systems within a dynamicproduction environment.You will support the QHSE Manager and Operations teams in implementing and maintaining food safety,quality, and regulatory compliance systems in accordance with HACCP, customer, regulatory andcorporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit & Compliance:

Support customer and regulatory audits; liaise with customers and agencies when required. Conduct monthly internal audits and self-assessments on food safety elements. Verify HACCP records, ensure compliance with corporate procedures, and monitor corrective actions. Participate in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation for non-conformities.

Continuous Improvement & Projects:

Assist in quality and process improvement initiatives across departments. Track and analyze key performance indicators related to QHSE performance. Support cross-functional projects related to quality engineering and sanitation improvements.

Training & Communication:

Promote quality and food safety awareness among employees through training and coaching. Collaborate with Operations Managers to ensure team compliance with HACCP and QHSE programs. Reinforce best practices and communicate changes in standards or regulatory requirements.

College diploma or bachelor's degree in food science, Quality, or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing or food production environment (co-op/internship experience accepted). HACCP certification is an asset (training provided if needed). Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented with ability to multitask. Demonstrated problem-solving and project management abilities. Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms, freezers, production areas). Physically able to lift/move products and equipment and stand for extended periods. Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in enforcing compliance.

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications for this position, we invite you to apply

ABOUT NEWREST:

A specialist in out-of-home catering in 54 countries, and the only player to operate in all catering and related services sectors, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.


Our 36,000 committed and talented employees do their utmost to offer consumers balanced, diversified and tasty meals, while scrupulously complying with food safety and hygiene standards.


https://www.newrest.eu/