A growing technology-driven food service and cloud kitchen organization is looking for a Food Quality Executive in Kochi to support food safety, quality assurance, hygiene, kitchen compliance, and quality improvement activities across its kitchen operations.
Job Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food Technology / Food Service / Cloud Kitchen
Department: Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Experience: Minimum 6 months
Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
The role is suitable for a Food Technologist, Food Safety Executive, Quality Executive, or QA professional with experience in the food industry and an understanding of FSSAI requirements for food service and catering operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards across kitchen operations.
- Conduct regular kitchen inspections to identify food safety, hygiene, and quality gaps.
- Ensure kitchen operations comply with applicable FSSAI regulations, food safety procedures, and internal quality standards.
- Support kitchen preparation and compliance for FSSAI inspections and internal audits.
- Train kitchen staff on food safety, hygiene, quality standards, SOPs, and operational procedures.
- Conduct sensory evaluation and quality checks of raw materials, ingredients, and food products.
- Verify the quality and condition of incoming raw materials and products against established specifications.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for raw material and product quality checks.
- Investigate customer complaints and identify the root cause of quality or food safety issues.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop or recommend appropriate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Follow up on CAPA implementation and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Analyze quality and food safety data to identify trends and understand regional performance against key metrics.
- Prepare quality reports, inspection records, audit documentation, and other required reports.
- Coordinate with kitchen and operations teams to resolve food quality and hygiene-related issues.
- Conduct regular visits to different kitchens or operational locations across Kochi as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food quality, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen processes.
Job Qualifications
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 months of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within the food industry.
- Candidates should have practical knowledge of food safety, food quality, hygiene, RCA, and CAPA.
- Good understanding of FSSAI regulations and requirements applicable to the catering/food service industry.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, restaurants, cloud kitchens, catering, FMCG, or food service operations is preferred.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to train and communicate effectively with kitchen and operations teams.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel between different kitchen locations within the city.
- A two-wheeler is required for travel between operational locations.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate quality and food safety documentation.
Key Skills
- Food Safety
- Food Quality Assurance
- FSSAI Compliance
- Kitchen Hygiene
- HACCP Principles
- Quality Inspection
- Sensory Evaluation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Internal Audits
- SOP Implementation
- Food Safety Training
- MS Excel
- Quality Documentation
Recommended Certifications
Candidates can strengthen their profile with certifications such as:
- HACCP Certification
- Food Safety Supervisor / Food Safety Training certification
- FSSAI-related food safety training
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- Internal Auditor – ISO 22000
- Food Safety and Hygiene Training
Career Insights for Food Quality Executives in Kochi
Food Quality Executive roles in restaurants, cloud kitchens, catering companies, FMCG organizations, and food service operations can provide experience across FSSAI compliance, food safety audits, kitchen hygiene, quality control, complaint investigation, RCA/CAPA, and food safety training.
Professionals who build experience in food safety management systems, HACCP, internal auditing, regulatory compliance, and quality data analysis may progress toward roles such as Senior Quality Executive, Food Safety Executive, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Safety Manager, or Quality Manager.
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