FOOD QUALITY CONTROL
Job Summary
Perform food safety and hygiene quality control duties to ensure compliance with food safety standards, support equipment maintenance, monitor pest control, and assist in investigations to maintain high-quality food safety management.
Responsibilities
- Implement food handling procedures to comply with food safety Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs) to ensure product safety.
- Collect, label, and store food samples accurately to maintain sample integrity for quality control.
- Enforce personal hygiene standards and ensure proper use and timely replacement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by staff during shifts.
- Verify staff uniforms are clean at the start of each shift to maintain hygiene standards.
- Monitor cleaning processes, ensuring appropriate chemicals and equipment are used and replenished timely to maintain sanitation.
- Oversee thorough cleaning of all equipment and locations by staff or external vendors to uphold hygiene standards.
- Assist in monitoring pest activities and coordinate with pest control vendors for timely follow-up actions.
- Accompany pest control technicians during on-site services to identify and address points of concern.
- Ensure regular preventive maintenance, calibration, and verification of equipment by coordinating with maintenance technicians.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to PRPs and CCPs to comply with food safety management system requirements.
- Support food safety training programs as needed to enhance staff knowledge and compliance.
- Assist in investigating food safety incidents by gathering information and drafting reports to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to support overall food safety and hygiene objectives.
Required competencies and certifications
- Diploma or ITE Certificate in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, or any Food Safety Management System.
- At least 1 year of relevant working experience; fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Ability to perform basic statistical data collation to support quality control analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Positive attitude and a learning mindset to adapt and grow in the role.