Assistant Quality Controllers

Reporting to: Head of Quality Control

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hygiene and Sanitation:
   • Oversee and enforce hygiene and sanitation practices within the bakery.
2. Product Quality Checks:
   • Inspect finished products and provide guidance on correcting defects.
3. Process Monitoring:
   • Ensure accurate adherence to production processes, from mixing to packaging.
4. Quality Control Records:
   • Maintain thorough records of quality checks, test results, and corrective measures.
5. Product Inspection:
   • Conduct regular inspections of products at various production stages, ensuring quality in appearance, texture, taste, and consistency.
6. Testing and Sampling:
   • Perform moisture content tests, weight checks, ingredient assessments, and sensory evaluations.
   • Collect and analyze samples for microbiological testing.
7. Documentation and Record-Keeping:
   • Keep detailed records of quality checks and corrective actions.
8. Compliance and Standards:
   • Implement and adhere to Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) guidelines.
   • Ensure compliance with internal standards and certifications like HACCP.
9. Training and Education:
   • Train production staff on quality standards and best practices.
10. Problem-Solving:
    • Identify and address quality issues in collaboration with production teams.
11. Customer Feedback:
    • Analyze feedback to identify improvement areas and refine recipes and processes.
12. Audit and Review:
    • Conduct regular audits and review quality control procedures for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Educational Background:
  A diploma or advanced certificate in Food Science and Technology or a related field, such as:
  • Bakery Science and Technology
  • Chemical Engineering (Food Processing)
  • Biotechnology (Food Applications)
  • Agricultural Science (Food Production)
  • Industrial Chemistry (Food Additives)
• Experience:
  Previous experience in the bakery industry is an advantage.
• Skills:
  Strong communication skills, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Job Experience: No specific requirements

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and cover letter, by September 25, 2024. Applications can be sent to [email protected] or delivered to the nearest branch or Kampala Head Offices.

Ntake Bakery & Company Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.