Job Title: Bakery Quality Controller
Organisation: Kenjoy Supermarkets
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kenjoy Supermarket is one of the notable supermarket chains in Uganda established in 1994 with branches spread across the city in the areas of Najjanankumbi, Bukoto, Mengo, Nansana to help give their customers unmatched service in this retail business with over 5,000 loyalty card customers.
Job Summary: The Bakery Quality Controller will be responsible for conducting tests and analyses to determine the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. This role is essential for maintaining our high-quality standards and requires a detail-oriented individual who can proactively identify and resolve issues
Location: Nansana
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspecting products: Checking baked goods for appearance, texture, taste, and consistency.
- Quality control checks: Conducting regular quality control checks throughout the production process.
- Identifying defects: Identifying and reporting any defects or inconsistencies in products.
- Maintaining standards: Ensuring products meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
- Implementing quality procedures: Developing and implementing quality control procedures to ensure consistency and excellence.
- Collaborating with the production team: Working with the production team to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Record-keeping: Maintaining accurate records of quality control checks, defects, and corrective actions.
- Food grade processes: Knowledge of processes and procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
- UNBS requirements: Familiarity with standards and regulations set by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
- UNBS audits: Experience in conducting or managing audits to ensure compliance with UNBS standards.
- Team leadership: Ability to lead and manage a team, likely in a quality control or assurance role.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Post-secondary Diploma in Food Sciences and Technology or other related fields such as: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance and Certificate in Bakery Science or Pastry Arts
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in quality control.
Required skills include:
- Attention to detail: Carefully inspecting products to identify defects.
- Knowledge of baking processes: Understanding baking techniques, ingredients, and production processes.
- Quality control skills: Ability to implement and maintain quality control procedures.
- Communication skills: Effectively communicating quality issues and recommendations to the production team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Familiarity with investigating questionable test results.
- Knowledge of computers and electronics.
- Certifications in Food Safety and Hygiene are an added advantage.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume, a cover letter, secondary school grades, higher education grades, and copies of relevant certificates via Email to:
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24