Maria Chacko
Ras Al Khaimah,UAE
Summary
Food Technologist with 3 years in quality control and food safety. Skilled in HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP compliance, and product inspections. Experienced in quality documentation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure product safety and consistency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Control Officer
Sai Flavours LLC
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
2024.05 - 2026.06
- Ensured compliance with FSSC 22000 v6, HACCP, and GCC food safety regulations across all production stages.
- Implemented and maintained Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and SOPs for production, sanitation, and equipment cleaning.
- Supervised inspection and verification of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), addressing non-conformities and preventing recurrence.
- Maintained comprehensive traceability and documentation to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Microbiology & Food Safety: Conducted microbiological analysis, hygiene monitoring, and food safety testing per SOPs to ensure compliance
- Lab Testing: Performed sampling, sample prep, and analysis for salt, moisture, fat, protein, ash, pH, titration, and sensory evaluation
- Documentation: Maintained accurate lab records, test reports, and documentation for traceability and audits
- Monitored equipment calibration schedules, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in quality checks.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste across operations.
- Collaborated with R&D to develop and modify flavor formulations and optimize product performance.
- Coordinated product registration and labelling compliance with local municipality and export authorities.
Food Technologist
Capithan Exporting Company
Kerala, India
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Implemented enhanced inspection protocols and introduced Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) and online quality monitoring systems to improve product quality assurance.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and SOP standards throughout processing operations, enhancing overall food safety and quality.
- Supervised laboratory testing and microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products for safety assurance.
- Conducted quality inspection and sensory evaluation of raw fish and cephalopods to ensure compliance with export quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and verified quality documentation, test reports, and certificates of analysis (COA) to ensure compliance with EIC (Export Inspection Council) and international regulations.
- Ensured Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and sanitation standards were maintained across processing lines to prevent contamination.
- Supported regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring plant hygiene, traceability, and quality compliance.
- Assisted in product grading, packaging, and labelling verification to meet international market requirements.
Project Trainee
Aspirar Sphere Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Assisted in assembling project documentation for project manager, ensuring accuracy of data and completeness of preliminary information.
- Contributed to product development, processing, and safety audits, enhancing overall product reliability.
- Shadowed senior team members to gain hands-on experience in various roles and tasks within the project.
- Attended various training sessions to improve understanding of industry processes and techniques.
- As part of project, visited a packaging.
Education
M.Sc. - Food Science & Technology
Karunya Institute of Technology and Science
Coimbatore /2020 - 2022.01
B.Sc. - Food Science & Quality Control
Mahatma Gandhi University
KeralaSkills
- Quality assurance
- HACCP monitoring
- Food safety compliance
- Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)
- Sensory & Microbiological Analysis
- Product Inspection & Sampling
- Shelf-life and Stability Studies
- Labelling and Packaging Compliance
- Audit preparation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Non-Conformance Handling
- Documentation & Record Management
- Statistical Quality Analysis
- Product development
- Equipment calibration
ANALYTICAL & REGULATORY SKILLS
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Certification
- HACCP Level 3 – Highfield Certified
- Internal Auditor – BRCGS Issue 9 (Eurofins Food Assurance)
- FoSTaC Level 2 Food Safety Supervisor – DFP Dairy Training & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
- Microbiological Testing (Export Inspection Agency, India)
Work history
1 year and 1 month,2 years and 1 month,2 years and 2 months
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Officer
Sai Flavours LLC
2024.05 - 2026.06
Food Technologist
Capithan Exporting Company
2022.01 - 2024.01
Project Trainee
Aspirar Sphere Pvt. Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.01
M.Sc. - Food Science & Technology
Karunya Institute of Technology and Science
/2020 - 2022.01
B.Sc. - Food Science & Quality Control
Mahatma Gandhi University