Omega Ingredients Ltd
Karen Czarnota has supported us at Omega Ingredients Ltd over the last 5 years with the growth of our BRC and ISO 9001 systems. I can highly recommend her work, she is very thorough and knowledgeable in her subject, and has helped steer us through upgrade to BRC version 6, then 7 and Traded Items module.
We have used her Internal audits to complete a Gap analysis which has helped us develop a focused “to do” list, ensuring continuous improvement in our business year on year. Karen has also delivered “In House” HACCP Level 3 training – described by our team as “Informative, relaxed, enjoyable, interactive, personalised, and business-specific.” which nicely sums up the benefits achieved with her help.
Karen has worked extremely well with all members of the team and her ability to include everybody in what she does is really beneficial.
Elizabeth Pearce
Commercial Director
Omega Ingredients Ltd
Interim Head of Technical
Karen Czarnota worked for me at Virani Food Products Ltd from September 2015 to March 2016 as Interim Head of Technical. The role involved day to day management of the department, dealing with customers and suppliers and preparing the site for customer and retail audits. Karen assisted in the recruitment of technologists and a Technical Manager and was able to train various staff in HACCP and BRC internal auditing further developing members of the operational and technical teams. As a member of the senior team Karen has contributed to the immediate and longer term business requirements and has supported the technical team through a period of change. I would be happy to recommend Karen for similar roles.
Mark Russell
General Manager
Virani Food Products Ltd
March 2016
Interim Technical Manager
Karen Czarnota worked for me at Pork Farm Spalding Bakery in the role of interim Technical Manager from Jan- Aug 2015.
Karen’s breadth of experience enabled her to guide and support the technical team on-site whilst allowing them to develop in their own roles.
Karen has made a valuable contribution to the running of the wider business as a member of the senior management team on site. Karen has a calm and pragmatic approach to resolving issues and moving forward in a positive way encouraging the team to take ownership.
I have no hesitation in unreservedly recommending Karen for the role of Technical Manager – she has always acted with complete integrity and professionalism, a solid and reliable member of the team.
Siân Fytche
Managing Director
Pork Farms Spalding Bakery
BBC Third Party Auditing Course June 2014
I did enjoy the course and would not hesitate to recommend it to my colleagues
Sarah Kind
QA Manager
T.H. Clements
Virani Food Products Ltd
Virani Food Products Ltd first employed Food Quality Consulting Ltd to carry out a serious of internal procedure audits, to support in–house resources, to better meet our customers’ and BRC’s requirements, and thereby to identify improvement opportunities within the business.
Such was the service provided however, that a brief to audit compliance to the requirements of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 5 quickly followed.
When Virani Food Products Ltd then decided to progress from a Departmental Manual to an integrated Quality and Business Management System on the Company’s network, it was quickly realised that outside professional resources would be required, and that those of Food Quality Consulting Ltd would be drawn upon once again.
The decision was an easy one. Their ability to be flexible, combined with their availability, professionalism, patience and fuss-free approach to facilitating and supporting the culture change and actions required to implement a more consolidated document management system was extremely valuable and helpful.
The project was also to require software familiarisation processes, and both the coaching and training of personnel along the way, and these different facets of the process were addressed and completed with an up beat, tenacious and conscientious demeanour.
It was quickly realised that assistance with BRC Issue 6 conversion should also be embraced within the procedural aspects of the project – thus a more practical service provision, with the review and amendment of specific business policies and procedures, was also required, and provided.
Whilst not inexpensive, nevertheless it is our opinion that the service offered by Food Quality Consulting Ltd, and their Director, Karen Czarnota, in particular, is good value for money in today’s market, not only because it offers a quick response and specific food sector expertise, but also because it provides a reliable and trustworthy additional resource to your team, whether it be located on- or off -site.
We would not hesitate to recommend or re-use the services of Food Quality Consulting Ltd, and are happy to be contacted to discuss our experiences with other potential clients going forward.
Louise Edwards BSc (Hons) MSFHT AIEMA
Technical Department, Virani Food Products Ltd
July 2012
The National Centre for Food Manufacturing
Working with Food Quality Consulting Ltd allows the National Centre for Food Manufacturing at Holbeach, the flexibility to delivery current and relevant training and development to our food sectors
Sharon Green
Head of Skills and Employer Engagement Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences
The National Centre for Food Manufacturing
University of Lincoln, Holbeach Campus, Park Road, Holbeach, PE12 7PT
Home from Home Care
Home From Home Care employed Food Quality Consulting Limited to carry out food hygiene inspection audits to ensure that all requirements were being met. We received fast and efficient service, followed by a comprehensive report on each site, along with recommendations. We received a very professional service along with competitive rates. We would recommend this company to other businesses.
Marianne Jervis
Training Manager, Home from Home Care
1 Langton House, Lindum Business Park, Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QX
I found this course the ideal way to give me a full understanding of the BRC V6 Standard plus, by achieving a higher enough grade, qualifying me to undertake audits of it. The course was delivered over three and a half days with a multiple choice exam paper on the afternoon of day four. The combination of excellent notes, frequent exercises/case studies and pace of delivery made the course extremely enjoyable and as a result gave me the desired result from the examination.
Nick Skew
Auditor
FSSINT
Gilsons Bakery
I would be happy to recommend the HACCP training from Food Quality Consulting – staff from our company have attended both level 3 and level 4 HACCP training courses successfully. The challenging material on the level 4 training course was translated into easy to understand information and emphasis on practical exercises and technique was invaluable for the exam. Both course attendees passed, one with a merit and the other with a distinction. We will certainly be using FQC again in the future.
Jo Wood
Quality Manager
Gilsons Bakery