Kacy Curtis

Experience

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  Tekweni Foods

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Laboratory Technician

  Sampling, testing & analysis of raw materials.Collecting samples from storage locations in preparation for analysis.Microbial testing of raw materials & end products.Shelf life testing.Conducted sensory evaluation of new products & finished goods – colour, taste & flavour.Collection of retention & microbial samples from each line.Check raw materials for safety & quality.Approving of raw materials.Calibration (in house).Comparison of specifications.Performed product evaluations – safety & quality.Maintain tidiness within the laboratory.Handling of non-conformances – raising NCAs.Checking COC/COA against specifications.Conducted quality control procedures for the manufacture of products.Ensured food standards were adhered to – ISO 22000/HACCP.Ensured hygienic conditions, storage & procedures are maintained during the processing & packaging of theproducts.Completed daily checks.Assisted in recording of data, where applicable. Show less

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  Bluff Meat Supply

  Oct 2015 - May 2020

  Quality Control Manager

  Monitor hygiene & housekeeping.Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices & Pre-requisites programmes.Conducting daily checks in accordance to the company’s Code of Conduct.Monitoring of traceability throughout manufacturing process.To conduct online Quality and process checks, Critical Control Points & Control Point Checks.Sensory evaluation of ingredients & finished product against specification where applicable.Conduct internal departmental training.Ensure last batch of product is checked.Oversee Pest Control.Oversee Waste Management.Conduct monthly Microbial swabs & send food samples for testing.To oversee and maintain water treatment system on site to ensure water samples are in co-ordinance with themunicipal by-laws.To perform root cause analysis on non-conformances both internal & external.Evaluating Suppliers.Complying Corrective action Reports in relation to all Audits on site.Daily checking of Trucks & Vans to make sure they adhere to safety regulations.Overseeing the whole sale orders are completed.Dispatching finished goods to customers.Receiving raw materials.Overseeing the Cold storage Room – Stock Rotation, Cleaning & Maintenance and Stock Take.Assisting with customers on the shop floor.Overseeing stock rotation on the shop floor.Supervising cleaning & maintenance.Assisting with making up shop orders & home delivery orders.Serving customers.Assisting with staff rosters.Ensuring all quality control checks are being done.Overseeing daily production.Ensuring correct raw materials are used & at the correct quantities.Overseeing housekeeping & maintenance.Overseeing CCP’s (critical control points) - Smoking & Cooking processes.Ensuring correct cooking temperatures are reached on all products.Ensuring all quality checks are done.Ensuring all packaging materials meet specifications & display the correct information.Ensuring all end products meet final specifications. Show less

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  The Shoprite Group of Companies

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  General store assistant

  Ensure that the stores, shelves and stock rooms are stocked with the right types and quantities of products.Display, arrange, price and rotate products in store.Maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products.Monitor store inventory based on sales and intake.Optimise sales volume and profitability by identifying profitable lines and bestsellers.Make recommendations for promotional strategies using sales and pricing data.Work and communicate with buyers, suppliers, stores and distributors.Offloading and receiving stock to ensure batch codes and date codes are present. Show less

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  Emambux Butchery Group

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  Regional HACCP officer

  Managing traceability & product recall.Manage quality management system adhering to local and international standards, that includes GMP, HACCP,BRC, ISO 17025Supervisor for Food Safety Management systems, regulations and Standards, ensuring that all is implemented,followed and maintained throughout.Support customer request including questionnaires, technical data.Support all customer and third party audit, organizing and leading FSA audits, and organizing annual and monthlyaudits.Performance HACCP reviews, including CCP’s Validation &verification.Implementation of PRP’s and GMP and monitoring that they are followed as per requirementManage document control system. Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from suppliersand outgoing products to customers;Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations;Read and amend plans and specifications to meet the requirements of products and services offered by thebusiness.Investigate customer complaints and follow-up corrective/ preventative action.Maintain non-conformances on the database.Organize annual HACCP management review, assign other responsibility to QA officersOversee the site pest management programPreparing and facilitating induction training and food safety for new staff. Teach the Production Team about QualityControl concerns to improve product excellence.Assist with training of general staff in personal hygiene standards, encouraging awareness and food safety commitmentto the product.Supervising cleaning department, chemical ordering, PPE’s and oversee correct filling of chemical usage checklist.Delegating tasks and follow up.Purchasing and management of chemical, disposables and personal protective clothing and equipment’s.Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.Review water usage and leakage within the facility and monitoring corrective action log. Show less

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  AssureCloud

  Jun 2023 - now

  Food Safety Auditor