Jerin Sunny
Dubai
Summary
Energetic and dedicated quality professional with a 3 years of quality assurance experience in the high risk food production environment and food safety inspection. Expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000:2018, and also for reviewing, maintaining, and monitoring quality programs. Well versed in conducting food, occupational health and safety inspections. Highly skilled in computers including MS Office, Oryx soft, Nurtritics, Nutricalc software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE OFFICER (AUDITOR)
Lagardere Travel Retail
Abu Dhabi & Dubai Airports, United Arab Emirates
10.2023 - Current
- Conducting monthly audits in compliance with regulations and submitting detailed reports to management for corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
- Delivering food safety refresher training to staff, enhancing their knowledge and awareness to ensure the proper implementation of food safety practices.
- Ensuring the accurate maintenance of HACCP documentation through regular audits.
- Monitoring and verifying adherence to procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Reviewing and updating SOPs as necessary to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinating with third-party companies regarding the implementation of chemicals, equipment calibration, training programs, pest control, grease trap, waste management, fire services and food testing.
- Managing and resolving customer complaints, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
Quality Assurance Officer
FRENCH BAKERY LLC
Dubai, UAE
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Ensuring ISO 22000:2018, HACCP and other required food safety standards are maintained
- Quality assurance of all food products- Bakery (Bread, Croissant, Muffins, Quiche, Tarts, Wafers, Donuts and Pizza), Pastries (Pastry cakes, Granola pots, and cookies), Ready to eat items (Sandwiches and salads), Hot foods (Moutabal, Chicken Biryani, Beef Bolognese...Etc.) Confectionary (Arabic Sweets, Chocolates)
- Quality assurance of all food products to 5-Star hotels like Atlantis, Westin, Terra solis, Coffee Shop chains like Costa, Caribou, Pret- Manger, Café Nero & French Bakery Coffee Shops, Dubai Police, DWTC, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Talabat, ADNH Compass
- Monthly Outlet inspection and NC issuing
- Inspecting good hygiene practices of food handlers and reporting their health complaints, if any
- Critical control point monitoring of all products/raw/packaging materials from receiving until dispatching
- Organoleptic tests of finished goods to ensure acceptance to standards, taste, smell and visual appearance
- Monitor packaging to ensure correct labeling, lot code and date coding and ensure correct packaging is being followed
- Coordinate microbiological analysis/trainings/calibrations/preventive maintenance/pest control, etc
- Investigation, traceability study, reporting consumer/customer complaints and corrective action reporting
- Conducting mock traceability to ensure traceability is in place
- New product development support including product specification (Nutritics, Nutricalc), nutrition information, allergen identification
- Documentation and record keeping as per HACCP & ISO 22000:2018 systems
- Train staffs on food hygiene, quality, safety and product specifications
- Incoming raw material inspection and verification of certificates and legality
- Daily inspection and reporting incidents through digital platform- Food Watch by Dubai municipality
- Providing technical expertise liaising with regulatory authorities regarding food safety and environment
Quality Controller
RKB FOOD PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Kerala, India
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Ensuring quality of milk by testing milk fat, SNF, acidity, density, microbiological tests like MBRT
- Reviewing customer requirements and make sure they are met
- Ensuring that food meets standards set by company
- Ensuring packaging quality
- Managing and supervising group of various people
- Improvising Knowledge of production department by providing adequate trainings
- Maintaining hygiene environment
Education
Master of Science - Food Technology & Quality Assurance
Mahatma Gandhi University
03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Quality Control
Mahatma Gandhi University
03.2018
Skills
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Observant and adaptable
- Highly motivated to work as a team and as an individual
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies
- Work Coordination
- Report Writing
- Investigation Management
- Reporting and documentation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
Certification
- UAE Driving license
- PIC Advanced certification
- HABC LEVEL 4 Advanced Food Safety Certification
- HABC LEVEL 3 HACCP Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor level 2 certification (FOSTAC)
- Essential Food Safety certification.
- Fire and safety certification.
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: UAE Driving License category 3
References
- Mr. Subhash V P, Quality Assurance Manager, French Bakery LLC, 1st Interchange, Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
- Mr. Shameer Kalladath, Senior Quality Assurance Officer, French Bakery LLC, 1st Interchange, Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
- Mr. Bins K Thomas, Asst. Professor - Department of Food Science, St. George’s College, Aruvithura, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Projects
Extraction and property study of collagen from tuna bone, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology Extraction of curcumin from curcuma loonga and its antimicrobial properties, Uni-biosis laboratories
Industrialtrainings
- NIFPHAT (National Institute of Fisheries and Post-Harvest Technology and Training), 10/14/19 - 10/21/19
- Milma Ernakulum, 09/01/19 - 09/30/19
- Febin Marine Foods Enameller, 04/20/19 - 05/20/19
Timeline
FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE OFFICER (AUDITOR)
Lagardere Travel Retail
10.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Officer
FRENCH BAKERY LLC
04.2021 - 10.2023
Quality Controller
RKB FOOD PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Quality Control
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Science - Food Technology & Quality Assurance
Mahatma Gandhi University