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
07.2024 - 12.2025
- 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
07.2023 - 07.2024
QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
Malton, UK
11.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Hub Manager
Boots Opticians UK
York & Ilkley, UK
09.2021 - 11.2022
Team Leader
Boots Opticians UK
York
02.2021 - 09.2021
Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians UK
York
10.2019 - 02.2021
General Manager
Filmore and Union
York
09.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Manager
Filmore and Union
York/Harrogate
11.2017 - 09.2018
Hospitality Roles
Filmore & Union
York, UK
09.2012 - 11.2017
Education
BSc - Professional Practice in Food Technology
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2024 - 12.2025
BSc Hons - Psychology
York St John University
York 09.2014 - 05.2017
A-Level -
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax 09.2007 - 05.2014
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
09.2024 - 12.2025
Food Safety Technologist
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
07.2024 - 12.2025
Senior QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
07.2023 - 07.2024
QA
Cranswick Yorkshire Baker
11.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Hub Manager
Boots Opticians UK
09.2021 - 11.2022
Team Leader
Boots Opticians UK
02.2021 - 09.2021
Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians UK
10.2019 - 02.2021
General Manager
Filmore and Union
09.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Manager
Filmore and Union
11.2017 - 09.2018
BSc Hons - Psychology
York St John University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Hospitality Roles
Filmore & Union
09.2012 - 11.2017
A-Level -
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.2007 - 05.2014