Title: Food Safety Associate
Reporting to: Food Safety Officer
Duration : 6 months ( Reliver )
About Food for Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritize efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 55,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.
Role Summary:
As the Food Safety Associate, your role will be to assess and ensure that kitchens and schools where F4E operates adhere to documented food safety standards. You will be involved in overseeing food safety within the kitchen environment through systematic inspections and monitoring of various processes. Your role emphasizes fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in food safety practices.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out kitchen inspections:
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchens to verify compliance with food safety regulations.
- Assess and ensure proper personal hygiene practices, such as handwashing and the use of appropriate PPEs.
- Evaluate kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to prevent contamination risks.
- Monitor the receiving, storage, and production processes:
- Routinely oversee the receiving process to confirm that food items meet safety standards and are properly documented.
- Monitor storage practices to ensure that food items are stored in appropriate conditions.
- Monitor the production process to identify and mitigate potential hazards related to cross-contamination or improper food handling.
- Enforce food safety programs and procedures:
- Collaborate with kitchen managers to enforce and enhance food safety programs and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure consistent adherence to food safety standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability and responsibility for food safety among kitchen staff.
- Report and assist in correcting non-conformances:
- Report any non-conformances or deviations from food safety standards to the food safety officer.
- Collaborate with kitchen managers to implement corrective actions and prevent future non-compliance.
- Assist the food safety officer in providing training and guidance:
- Support the development and delivery of training programs for kitchen and school staff.
- Offer guidance on proper food handling, hygiene practices, and the importance of compliance with food safety standards.
- Ensure accurate food safety records:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all food safety inspections, and corrective actions taken.
- Communicate findings to the food safety officer:
- Regularly communicate findings related to food safety to the food safety officer.
- Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in food safety practices.
- Food safety verification activities.
- Coordinate the sampling and testing of food, water, and surface swabs.
- Ensure that samples are collected according to established protocols and sampling schedules.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food production or related course.
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a food production facility.
- Knowledge of HACCP/ISO 22000 requirements.
- Specialized qualifications in food safety and hygiene will be an added advantage.
- Readiness to work across various sites within the country.
We are an equal-opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career.
Deadline: 11th December 2024
