MANOJ GAUTAM
concord,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Food Technologist with 3 years of comprehensive experience in food handling, quality control, quality assurance and food safety management. Adept at conducting precise analytical testing, ensuring regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP, FSANZ), and optimizing production processes to maintain superior product quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHEF / FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
P.J. O'BRIEN'S SYDNEY
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by conducting regular inspections and audits.
- Inspect cooking areas and equipment, cold storage, and identify potential contamination and quality issues.
- Monitored and maintained cleaned and sanitized kitchen and equipments.
- Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
- Oversee the correct use of sanitizing and cleaning chemicals and equipment to maintain a safe cooking environment.
- ensured raw ingredients are fresh, verify cooking process, any hygiene and food safety issues and microbial swap test.
- Address any quality and safety concerns raised by costumer
Quality Control Inspector
SWORNIM CORPORATION PTY. LTD. (FOOD MANUFACTURING CLEANING)
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor and enforce cleaning and sanitation procedures to meet standards (regent and swap test).
- Inspect production areas, equipment, and processes to identify potential contamination or quality issues.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations by following proper documentation and protocols.
- Oversee the correct use of sanitizing chemicals and equipment to maintain a safe production environment.
- Identify, document, and resolve any hygiene, safety, or quality concerns in the food processing facility.
Food technologist/ Quality Control Executive
HULAS FOOD (Grain, Cereal and Flour)
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed lab testing of grain and flour (moisture, protein, ash, gluten, etc.) to meet food safety and quality standards.
- Maintained ISO 9001 documentation, conducted internal audits, and prepared compliance reports.
- Trained staff in food safety, quality control, and operational best practices.
- Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials.
- Assisted in troubleshooting quality and production through cross functional collaboration.
- Designed and tested packaging materials for product safety, quality, and sustainability; liaised with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by closely monitoring production processes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining workflows and identifying areas for improvement in the manufacturing process.
Food Technologist
United Breweries
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained laboratory conditions by managing and transferring raw materials.
- Converted developed formulas into production formulas to prepare for manufacturing facilities.
- Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
- Communicated and negotiated with ingredient suppliers and vendors to order new ingredients.
- Optimized food safety protocols by regularly reviewing procedures, training staff, and staying updated on industry best practices.
- Improved product quality by conducting rigorous laboratory tests and analyzing results like yest cell count, ph, temperature, %AVB alcohol, Colour, CO2 level.
- disinfection of line production lines.
Education
Master of Science - FOOD SCIENCE
Western Sydney University
Richmond, NSW02.2025
Bachelor of Science - FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Tribhuvan University
Nepal09.2018
Skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Microbial analysis in food
- Strong team leadership
- Food safety compliance
- Quality management skills
- Sensory analysis expertise
- Quality evaluation
- Quality improvement processes
- Project execution
- Food quality assessment
- Experience with ISO 9001 compliance
- Experience in packaging design
- Food production engineering
- Quality control planning
- Compliance reporting
- Testing of raw materials
- Quality inspection documentation
- Audit management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Skilled in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- HACCP implementation
- Knowledge of GLP and GMP standards
- High-performance liquid chromatography
Certification
- NSW Driving license.
- Food safety supervisor certificate from Australian institute of food safety
- Forklift operation license (LO/LF)
- Food technologist from VETASSESS
Timeline
CHEF / FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
P.J. O'BRIEN'S SYDNEY
08.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
SWORNIM CORPORATION PTY. LTD. (FOOD MANUFACTURING CLEANING)
06.2022 - Current
Food technologist/ Quality Control Executive
HULAS FOOD (Grain, Cereal and Flour)
07.2020 - 03.2022
Food Technologist
United Breweries
09.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science - FOOD SCIENCE
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Science - FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Tribhuvan University
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