A reputed hospital in Trivandrum, Kerala is urgently hiring an experienced Food Quality Control Executive to join its Food & Beverage (F&B) Department. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified food safety and quality professionals seeking hospital catering jobs in Kerala and healthcare food quality control roles.If you have strong expertise in food safety management systems, catering quality control, and microbiological standards, this position offers long-term career growth in a structured healthcare environment.
Job Responsibilities
The Food Quality Control Executive will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality compliance within the hospital F&B operations.
- Monitor and implement HACCP-based food safety systems in hospital kitchens
- Conduct routine food quality inspections and internal audits
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, hospital hygiene standards, and local food safety laws
- Supervise food handling, storage, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention practices
- Perform microbiological quality checks and coordinate food sample testing
- Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, and food safety records
- Train kitchen and catering staff on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures
- Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Ensure patient meals meet prescribed dietary and nutritional safety standards
Job Qualifications
Candidates must hold one of the following postgraduate degrees:
- MSc Microbiology
- MSc Food Technology
- MSc Food Science
- Or a related field in Food Safety / Quality Assurance
Food Quality Control Certifications
The following certifications will provide a competitive advantage:
- HACCP Certification
- Food Safety Level 4
- QA/QC Certification in Food Industry
- 3–4 years of experience in catering, hospital F&B, or institutional food services
- Strong knowledge of food safety management systems and quality assurance procedures
- Experience in hospital or healthcare catering operations preferred
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills
- Strong communication and team coordination abilities
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