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.

• 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/