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VARSHA MOHAN

VARSHA MOHAN

Dubai,U.A.E

Summary

Results-driven Food Safety, QHSE & Sustainability professional with 5+ years of experience in Food Safety hospitality & Food manufacturing. Certified Internal trainer approved by Dubai Municipality, with expertise in leading training sessions on food safety. Certified in HACCP Level 3, ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor, ISO 14000:2015 Lead Auditor, Food safety Level 4 and Nebosh IGC. Seeking challenging role in food safety industry to leverage my skills and experience.Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Hygiene Officer

Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel
Dubai, U.A.E
03.2025 - Current

The Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel is a 4 star property located in the upscale Barsha Heights area of Dubai features 237 rooms and suites.


  • Develop and Implement Hygiene policies and procedures
  • Conduct Regular Inpection alligned with HACCP Standard and regulatory requirement.
  • Provide regular training to all Food handlers.
  • Investigate and respond to Hygiene relate incidents and implement corrective action to prevent future occurrence.
  • Develop and implement Sustainability policies and procedures.


Hygiene & Sustainability Manager

Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Tower
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - 12.2024

Pullman JLT, Dubai - A 5-star upscale hotel located in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Tower, offering 354 luxurious rooms and suites, and 5 dynamic outlets.


  • Head of Food Safety, Health & Safety and Sustainability.
  • Conducting management review meetings for Food Safety , HSE & Sustainability.
  • Developed and implemented HACCP plans
  • Conducting workplace audits, inspection and reviewing corrective action for closure of non-conformances.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance
  • Developed and implemented sustainability strategies to reduce carbon footprint
  • Delivering trainings on Sustainability awareness & Food Safety to all hotel staffs


Within this timeframe, achieved outstanding HACCP recertification twice with zero non-conformities, successfully implemented effective ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance, Health & Safety) compliance, secured A grade in Dubai Municipality food safety inspections, and secured Green Globe certification with an impressive 87% score and DST Stamp Audit Silver award, while leading impactful CSR initiatives to promote sustainable practices. Two promotions, underscoring my growth and expertise: From Hygiene Officer to Assistant Hygiene Manager; From Assistant Hygiene Manager to Hygiene & Sustainability Manager , demonstrating my ability to take on additional responsibilities.

Quality Controller (Trainee)

Blue Water Foods & Exports Pvt. Ltd
Mangalore, India
11.2018 - 02.2019

A prominent seafood processing and export company, handling frozen fish and seafood products for global market.


  • Responsible for product and process knowledge and its specifications, quality tests and documentation method
  • Training production staff on food safety and food quality
  • Coordinated closely with appropriate teams to implement necessary process and procedural changes to prevent quality issue recurrence
  • Identified and reported non-conformities or deviations from quality standards, facilitating necessary corrective actions.

Education

B. TECH FOOD TECHNOLOGY -

TKM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2014 - 01.2018

HIGHER SECONDARY -

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PALLIPURAM
01.2012 - 01.2018

Skills

  • HACCP Planning and implementation
  • Staff training and development
  • Audit and compliance management
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Awareness on ISO 45000:2018
  • Knowledge on Health & Safety standard
  • Knowledge on ISO 22000:2018 & ISO 14000:2015
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory standards adept
  • Efficient Management
  • MS Office
  • Outlook

Certification

  • Internal Dubai municipality approved trainer
  • CQI & IRCA certified iso 14000:2015 lead auditor certification
  • CQI & IRCA certified ISO 45000: 2018 lead auditor certification (Awaiting Result)
  • Nebosh international general certified in occupational health and safety
  • Internal auditor training on FSMS as per FSSC version 5.1
  • Internal auditor training on FSMS as per iso 22000:2018
  • Emerging leadership training certification from Accor (5-month course)
  • His adult first aid CPR AED all ages (2020) -DC class certification
  • Person in charge advanced certification
  • HACCP level 3 award of food manufacturing by Highfield awarding body of certifications.
  • Advance food hygiene & application of HACCP based FSMS level 4
  • CQI and IRCA certified iso 22000: 2018 lead auditor
  • Awareness training for iso 220002005 & iso 9001: 2015.
  • Internal auditor training on FSMS as per FSSC 22000 version 5.1
  • Internal auditor training on FSMS as per iso 22000: 2018

Languages

ENGLISH
Native
HINDI
Native
MALYALAM
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hygiene Officer

Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel
03.2025 - Current

Hygiene & Sustainability Manager

Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Tower
11.2020 - 12.2024

Quality Controller (Trainee)

Blue Water Foods & Exports Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 02.2019

B. TECH FOOD TECHNOLOGY -

TKM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2014 - 01.2018

HIGHER SECONDARY -

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PALLIPURAM
01.2012 - 01.2018
VARSHA MOHAN