Associate (Quality Control)

Food Safety and Hygiene Quality Control (QC) duties include (but not limited to):

• Food Handling and cooking activities of the central kitchens to comply with food safety Pre-Requiste Programs (PRPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs).

• Food Sample Retention. To ensure cooked food samples are properly collected, labelled and stored.

• Personal Hygiene & Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

  • Staff uniform is clean at the start of shift work.
  • PPE is properly worn by staff and to be replaced when needed during shift work.
  • No cross-contamination attributable to kitchen operations staff.

• Cleaning & its chemicals.

  • All equipment and locations are thoroughly cleaned by staff or external vendor.
  • Appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment are being used.
  • All cleaning chemicals are adequately stocked up and replenished in a timely manner.

• Pest Control.

  • To assist in the monitoring of pest activities and activation of pest vendor for follow-up action.
  • To follow the pest technician during its on-site service to know the points of concern.

• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration.

  • Ensure its regular preventive maintenance and calibration/verification when appropriate.
  • To follow the equipment technician to ensure proper maintenance service provided.

• Record Keeping. All records related to PRPs and CCPs are monitored and filled on a regular basis to meet the requirements of the food safety management system.

• Food Safety Training. To support any training program when required.

• Investigation Report. To assist in the investigation of any food incidents as well as drafting of the report to identify the root cause and its appropriate corrective actions.

• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Diploma or ITE Certificate in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry or any related disciplines.
• Preferably with 1 year working experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this position.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000 or any Food Safety Management System will be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills with the attributes of a team player and a keen eye for details.
• Possess a positive attitude and learning mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Able to perform basic statistical collation.

Working hours: 5 days per week (including public holidays and weekends); rotating shift, 5am to 3pm and 9am to 7pm (inclusive of 1 hour 15 mins break)

Transport expense is claimable for the 5am shift.