Food safety assistant

Team:                                    

Functional Safety

Role Title:                          

Food Safety Assistant 

Location:                            

Fairford, Gloucestershire

Role Grade:                       

Volunteer

TEAM Manager:         

Functional Safety Manager, Richard Spreadbury

 

About us:

We are the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises. We will promote the RAF by placing it at the heart of a program of world-class events and activities, with the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) as our unique centerpiece. We will Inspire young people, inside the RAF and wider UK society, to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology by delivering, with and through partners, access to and involvement in forward-looking air and space activities, including highly stimulating personal development opportunities.    

About the role:

The RIAT Food Safety Assistant is a part of the RIAT Functional Safety Team which is made up of 9 volunteers who provide advice, assistance and monitoring on Health and Safety, Fire and Food Safety matters.  You should be qualified as Level 3 in Food Safety.

Main Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the Food Safety Manager undertaking arrival checks on all food trader’s facilities and foodstuffs brought onto site (including temperature monitoring/recording)
  • Undertaking Showground Food Safety inspection and monitoring
  • ICW Functional Safety Manager, liaising with Local Authority on food safety related matters

What commitment is required?

6 days (Tuesday prior to Show to COB Show Sunday)  

What you get in return for volunteering:  

  • An opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a fantastic team of over 1,250 volunteers
  • Support the work of the RAF Charitable Trust
  • Two complimentary tickets to give to family or friends
  • Discount on official merchandise
  • Camping or temporary accommodation, if required
  • Freshly prepared meals in our onsite Airfield Diner
  • Access to our Volunteer Village, which includes evening entertainment

Travel:

In line with our sustainability commitment, we strongly encourage volunteers to car share wherever possible, and/or utilise public transport.

The following is in place to support our volunteers with any out-of-pocket expenses.   

  • Motor Mileage: Claim 45p per mile (maximum 315 miles) return mileage to RIAT and to encourage car sharing, an additional 5p per additional passenger may be claimed by the vehicle driver.   
  • Train Fare: Travel should be standard class; reimbursement will be made up to the maximum claim amount (£100.00) on the production of receipts, tickets, or confirmation email.  

Next steps

Interested applicants should create an account and complete an application form which can be found here.