Rosie Philpott
Norton,UK
Summary
High performing Food Safety Technologist with strong experience in food safety procedures, internal auditing, HACCP, CCP verification, and technical investigations within high risk manufacturing. Skilled in interpreting retailer standards, managing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement through effective root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative action. Brings a strong background in leadership, cross-functional communication, and maintaining high technical and regulatory standards. Currently completing a BSc in Professional Practice in Food Technology to further strengthen technical and compliance capability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Food Safety Technologist
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
Malton, UK
2024.07 - 2025.12
- Investigator of customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective action plans in line with retailer and internal standards.
- Conduct internal audits including hygiene, CCP, GMP, and allergen controls, raising non-conformances and driving timely close-out.
- Support maintenance and review of site policies, risk assessments, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with M&S Codes of Practice and BRCGS requirements.
- Take part traceability exercises when required.
- Conduct cook, cool, freezer and x-ray validations and ensure CCP monitoring records meet compliance requirements.
- Assist in training operatives on food safety, hygiene, CCP practices, and foreign body controls.
- Carry out microbiological, nutritional and environmental sampling to meet customer and legislative requirements.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Process, and NPD teams to resolve technical issues and implement preventative actions.
Senior QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
Malton, UK
2023.07 - 2024.07
QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
Malton, UK
2022.11 - 2023.07
Assistant Hub Manager
Boots Opticians UK
York & Ilkley, UK
2021.09 - 2022.11
Team Leader
Boots Opticians UK
York
2021.02 - 2021.09
Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians UK
York
2019.10 - 2021.02
General Manager
Filmore and Union
York
2018.09 - 2019.10
Assistant Manager
Filmore and Union
York/Harrogate
2017.11 - 2018.09
Hospitality Roles
Filmore & Union
York, UK
2012.09 - 2017.11
Education
BSc - Professional Practice in Food Technology
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2024.09 - 2025.12
BSc Hons - Psychology
York St John University
York 2014.09 - 2017.05
A-Level -
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax 2007.09 - 2014.05
Skills
- Compliance & Standards Interpretation
- Internal Auditing
- Gap Analysis
- CCP Verification
- Validation
- Incident Management
- Traceability
- Customer Complaint Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Policy & Document Control
- Risk Assessment
- HACCP Application
- Technical Reporting
- KPI Monitoring
- Regulatory Requirements
- Retailer Requirements
- Supplier Liaison
- Material Conformance
- Training Delivery
- GMP
- Hygiene
Certification
- Root Cause Analysis, Cranswick PLC, 2023-02-01
- Train The Trainer, Cranswick PLC, 2023-02-01
- Sensory Evaluation in the Manufacturing Industry, Campden BRI, 2023-06-01
- Level 3 Listeria Control, Kersia, 2023-09-01
- Basic & Advanced Microbiology, SGS, 2024-10-01
- Level 3 HACCP for Manufacturing, High Speed Training, 2025-11-01
Timeline
BSc - Professional Practice in Food Technology
Sheffield Hallam University
2024.09 - 2025.12
Food Safety Technologist
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
2024.07 - 2025.12
Senior QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
2023.07 - 2024.07
QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
2022.11 - 2023.07
Assistant Hub Manager
Boots Opticians UK
2021.09 - 2022.11
Team Leader
Boots Opticians UK
2021.02 - 2021.09
Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians UK
2019.10 - 2021.02
General Manager
Filmore and Union
2018.09 - 2019.10
Assistant Manager
Filmore and Union
2017.11 - 2018.09
BSc Hons - Psychology
York St John University
2014.09 - 2017.05
Hospitality Roles
Filmore & Union
2012.09 - 2017.11
A-Level -
Crossley Heath Grammar School
2007.09 - 2014.05