Food Technologist ( School Feeding ) (Re Announced)

Job Summary The Food Technologist will be responsible for the safety and quality assurance of school feeding modalities. The role involves process optimization and technical support to ensure high-quality and safe designated food commodities are prepared and delivered to the school students. Key Responsibilities: Test and evaluate raw materials for quality and compliance with food safety standards. Conduct regular food storage warehouse inspections and quality checks of ingredients. Collaborate with school meal production teams to improve efficiency and consistency in manufacturing. Develop standard operating procedures for ingredient mixing baking, cooling, and packaging. Monitor parameters during the storage, preparation, and handling, and provide technical guidance to improve school feeding food commodities quality and safety. Ensure compliance of food production areas with food safety regulations and GMP practices. Conduct quality-control tests and sensory evaluations. Identify and mitigate potential risks in the production process. Develop training materials on food safety, food quality, and technical processes. Train production and quality control staff on best practices in school meal processing. Job Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in food technology, Pharmacy, or any related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing and processing units. Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and GMP. Familiarity with bakery production equipment and processes. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team. Strong analytical, communication, and training skills. Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).