Quality & Food Safety Inspector

**Professional Summary** Detail\-oriented Quality \& Food Safety Specialist with 3–5 years of hands\-on experience driving compliance, food safety management systems, and operational excellence across restaurant networks, central kitchens, and food manufacturing environments. Deep knowledge of implementing ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, conducting comprehensive audits, and cultivating a culture of quality through staff training and robust non\-conformity investigations. **Key Responsibilities \& Accountabilities** * **System Implementation \& Compliance:** Drive the end\-to\-end execution and monitoring of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015\), Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000:2018\), Food Safety Standard Certificate (FSSC) across company restaurants, central kitchens, and manufacturing facilities. * **Auditing \& Inspection:** Perform rigorous internal quality, food safety, and hygiene/sanitation audits. Inspect food preparation processes, operational workflows, and facility cleanliness against strict company standards and local regulations. * **Supply Chain \& Material Quality:** Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging supplies, and storage conditions. Audit cold\-chain integrity by verifying truck and transport vehicle temperature controls and cleanliness standards. * **Root Cause Analysis \& Investigation:** Lead thorough investigations into customer complaints, supplier discrepancies, and operational non\-conformities, implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). * **Pest Control Management:** Monitoring implementation of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program across all facilities. * **Training \& Development:** Design and deliver training programs on food safety, hygiene protocols, and quality standards to empower team members and maintain cross\-departmental compliance. * **Continuous Improvement:** Perform additional quality assurance duties as assigned to support organizational efficiency, regulatory readiness, and product integrity. **Qualifications \& Requirements** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Safety, Biology, Chemistry. * **Experience:** 3 to 5 years of proven experience in Quality and Food Safety within the food manufacturing, central kitchen, or QSR/restaurant sectors. * **Technical Expertise:** Deep working knowledge of ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS), ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), HACCP principles, and food hygiene regulations. * **Key Skills:** Internal auditing, root\-cause analysis, cold chain management, non\-conformity tracking, communication, and technical training delivery. Work Location: In person