Sajid Karangadan

Experience

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  Emirates Flight Catering

  Jun 2006 - now

  Developing formalized Food Safety and Quality Management System that help the organization to enhance its competitiveness in times of growing customer demands and regulatory standards.Leading the Food Safety and Quality systems maintenance in an ongoing and regular basis (BRC Global Standards, FSSC 22000, Yum FSA & QSA, HALAL, HACCP, IFSA WFSG, NSF, QSAI, SFDA, Dubai Municipality standards) - this includes standard operating procedure development and updating , standards review, internal auditing, corrective actions, conduct management review meetings etc.Coordinate and host various Audits- Airline client’s audits, commercial customer audits, Dubai Municipality inspections, SFDA inspection and other certification /validation audits. Skilled in analyzing technical data related to Food Safety and Quality. Hands on experience in strategizing solutions and developing short term and long-term plans for reduction of business risks.Lead, develop, evaluate and direct the Food safety, Quality and Laboratory team to consistently achieve and strive to exceed the expected standards and targets set.Responsible for developing and enhancing a comprehensive, proactive and effective food safety management system, as well as driving a positive food safety culture of continuous improvement for all food safety related activities and programs.Responsible for developing and enhancing a comprehensive, proactive and effective food safety management system, as well as driving a positive food safety culture of continuous improvement for all food safety related activities and programs.Proven skills in managing technical workforce by building positive professional relationship that ensures team works well together to meet set objectives and management expectations. Show less Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is one of the leading flight catering companies in the world. Job description:Ongoing systems maintenance and compliance management - this includes programme updates, internal auditing, Assess/approve quality of suppliers by site audits-includes surveillance audit, certification audit, e-Audit of overseas suppliers, problem investigation audit and follow up audits.Collection of product and environmental samples, Microbiological analysis, in house calibrations, vermin control checks etc.Microbiological analysis food products, water, ice, equipment and hand swabs.Food safety/hygiene training. Allergen management. Ensuring all catering activities comply with all food safety requirements as per ITCA World Food Safety Guidelines.Investigate and comment on customer complaints in respect to food hygiene and food safety.Ensure that food handling staff fully understands food hygiene procedures through training of staff on food hygiene and food safety. Monitoring of pest control activities.Periodical hygiene inspection at staff accommodations. Work closely with quality department and coordinate for airline audits and other approval/validation audits.Apply the quality policy and quality system established in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 by executing all responsibilities according to department work procedures.Food Safety Monitoring at F&B Services:Food Safety Monitoring at event catering: Show less

  • Food Safety Manager

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Food Safety Specialist

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2021