Quality Controller Job Opportunity at Newrest – Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high food quality standards are maintained throughout production.
• Monitor food preparation processes to ensure compliance with company quality requirements.
• Verify that meals meet airline and customer specifications before dispatch.
• Ensure food safety standards are consistently applied.

• Monitor implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Monitor critical control points throughout food production.
• Verify compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HACCP records and documentation.

• Train employees on hygiene principles and food safety requirements.
• Ensure staff understand and implement hygiene procedures.
• Monitor cleanliness of food production areas.
• Ensure critical control areas remain clean and compliant.
• Monitor chlorination of water in collaboration with the maintenance department.

• Conduct regular supplier visits and quality audits.
• Inspect incoming food deliveries.
• Verify product quality before acceptance.
• Check expiry dates and ensure only safe products are received.
• Report quality issues to management.

• Ensure food storage areas comply with food safety requirements.
• Monitor implementation of First Expired, First Out (FEFO) stock rotation.
• Verify correct storage temperatures.
• Ensure food products are stored according to established standards.

• Monitor food production by checking:
  • Cooking temperatures
  • Holding temperatures
  • Time records
• Ensure meals are correctly weighed.
• Maintain production quality documentation.
• Monitor operational procedures throughout food preparation.

• Ensure first aid boxes are fully stocked.
• Promote workplace safety practices.
• Support implementation of health and safety standards.
• Report food safety risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare quality inspection reports.
• Maintain accurate food safety records.
• Ensure hygiene samples are submitted on time to auditors and airline clients.
• Document quality inspections and corrective actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Food Science and Technology
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Nutrition
• Microbiology
• Hospitality Management
• A related discipline

• Previous experience in quality control operations.
• Experience working in food production, catering, hospitality, manufacturing, or airline catering environments.
• Experience implementing HACCP systems and food safety procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of HACCP principles.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Understanding of food storage and temperature control.
• Familiarity with FEFO stock management.

• Food inspection techniques.
• Supplier quality audits.
• Documentation and compliance monitoring.
• Quality reporting and record management.

• Computer literacy.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Record management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Professional and mature attitude.
• Honest, reliable, and committed to high standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures.
• Ability to work long hours when operational demands require.

Salary Expectations

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Quality Controller
• Quality Assurance Officer
• Food Safety Officer
• HACCP Coordinator
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Food Safety and Compliance Manager
• Operations Quality Manager

How to Apply

Interview Preparation Tips for Quality Controller Jobs

• HACCP principles and implementation.
• Food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Supplier quality inspections.
• Temperature monitoring and food storage standards.
• FEFO stock rotation procedures.
• Quality documentation and reporting.
• Managing non-conforming products.
• Training staff on hygiene and food safety.

CV Tips for Quality Controller Applicants

• Food safety and quality assurance experience.
• HACCP implementation knowledge.
• Supplier audit experience.
• Food inspection and quality monitoring.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of SOPs and quality standards.
• Computer proficiency.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.