Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Training
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Hobbies and Interests
Photography
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Nipin Menakath

Nipin Menakath

Dubai

Summary

I've spent 13 years dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality as a Quality and Food Safety Manager. Role involved overseeing adherence to stringent standards and regulations to guarantee that food products met the highest safety and quality benchmarks. This entailed implementing and managing comprehensive quality assurance programs, conducting rigorous inspections, and collaborating closely with production teams to uphold impeccable standards. I've been committed to continuous improvement, staying updated on evolving food safety protocols and employing innovative techniques to enhance processes and maintain the utmost safety in food production.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Quality and Food Safety Manager

Quest restaurant managements
05.2021 - Current

Achievements/Tasks :

As a hygiene manager for 14 branches (with 7 brands) and one central production unit, across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

  • Implemented GHP and proper traceability system
  • Implemented allergen management system.
  • Implemented food safety culture by educating staff.
  • Conducted supplier audits.
  • Periodically trains staffs on novel food safety concerns.
  • Conducted regular monthly internal audits

Food Safety Manager

TGP International restaurants
09.2021 - 04.2022

Achievements/Tasks:

  • Successfully accomplished event without any major non conformity in 4 restaurants, 5 kiosks and 12 trucks.
  • Worked with Food safety and HSE standards of Expo 2020.
  • Regular internal training and inspections.

Food Safety Consultant and Trainer

Assured food safety by Specifico & Co.
09.2016 - 09.2021

Achievements/Tasks:

  • Conducted trainings in PIC, HACCP and ISO22000, inspection and auditing skills, allergen management and variety of consulting services
  • As Dubai Municipality approved external food safety trainer, 500+ Basic Food Hygiene training,
  • To follow up exams for different levels up to correction & delivery of certificates,
  • To monitor pass rate of trainees and aim to achieve minimal failure rate,
  • Inspections in different levels of kitchens throughout UAE & Oman, To undertake surveys for gap reports.

Food Safety Officer, Food Safety Team Member, Trainer Internal Inspector

Al Jaber Catering Service (AJCS)
09.2014 - 09.2016

Achievements/Tasks:

  • 80% of staff (out of 300)successfully completed Essential Food Safety Training under regular guidance and internal training.
  • Accomplished implementing food safety management system ISO 22000 in three kitchens in labor camp.
  • Internal inspections to maintain and assure quality and hygiene in all production, Weekly and monthly reporting.

Food Hygiene Manager and Trainer

Restro Cafe with healthy concept
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Preparing staff for EFST test
  • Complete in-charge of QHSE in outlet.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 50 employees each year

Inspection and Certification Officer

INDOCERT
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Training coordination, Food watch technical expert, Ensure restaurant food safety policy is well communicated to all employees
  • Reporting Head Country Operations manager for UAE / KSA.

Quality Assurance, HACCP Coordinator, Production Supervisor

Lazza frozen foods
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • Number 1 ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer in South India
  • Achievements/Tasks: Internal training in Personal Hygiene and company procedures and FSMS, Documentation of all FSMS procedures, Production planning and stock management.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.

Education

Post Graduation -

Sree Narayana Guru College
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2010

PG DIPLOMA - NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

NC College of Engineering
Panipat, India
04.2009

Skills

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team working
  • Staff management
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Auditing and inspection
  • Allergen management
  • Recall Management
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Foodborne Illness Investigation
  • Training Development
  • HACCP Implementation

Training



  • FSSC Lead auditor.
  • Award in effective auditing and inspection skills.
  • HABC Level 4 Award in managing food safety in catering.
  • Training attended in ISO 22000-FSMS.
  • Total quality management on HACCP.
  • Level 2 award in HACCP.

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

  • Attended food safety conference in Dubai in 2017,2019,2022,2023.
  • Attended national level workshop on Nano biotechnology and its application. 2009.
  • Attended 9th national conference on plant microbial metabolites 2010.


Hobbies and Interests

Food Photography

Photography

"Passionate and skilled photographer with a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to capturing moments. Proficient in various photography techniques, including food, macro and astrophotography. Demonstrated commitment to continuously honing photography skills through personal projects to produce high-quality images that convey stories and emotions."

Certification

  • FSSC Lead auditor
  • Award in effective auditing and inspection skills
  • HABC Level 4 Award in managing food safety in catering
  • Training attended in ISO 22000-FSMS
  • Total quality management on HACCP
  • Level 2 award in HACCP from Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)

Accomplishments

  • 95% success rate in BFH training
  • 87% success rate in PIC training
  • More than 500 inspections in kitchens (Restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, ware houses.)
  • Successfully implemented and certified ISO 22000 catering kitchen

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Food Safety Manager

TGP International restaurants
09.2021 - 04.2022

Quality and Food Safety Manager

Quest restaurant managements
05.2021 - Current

Food Safety Consultant and Trainer

Assured food safety by Specifico & Co.
09.2016 - 09.2021

Food Safety Officer, Food Safety Team Member, Trainer Internal Inspector

Al Jaber Catering Service (AJCS)
09.2014 - 09.2016

Food Hygiene Manager and Trainer

Restro Cafe with healthy concept
10.2013 - 07.2014

Inspection and Certification Officer

INDOCERT
10.2011 - 04.2013

Quality Assurance, HACCP Coordinator, Production Supervisor

Lazza frozen foods
09.2010 - 07.2011

Post Graduation -

Sree Narayana Guru College

PG DIPLOMA - NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

NC College of Engineering
  • FSSC Lead auditor
  • Award in effective auditing and inspection skills
  • HABC Level 4 Award in managing food safety in catering
  • Training attended in ISO 22000-FSMS
  • Total quality management on HACCP
  • Level 2 award in HACCP from Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Nipin Menakath