Food Processing Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage processing and customer supply operations, including recording deliveries, coordinating services, and communicating production updates.
• Ensure quality food packaging that adheres to relevant food safety standards and regulations to guarantee the quality and safety of the packaged products.
• Enforce hygiene and safety protocols at our processing facilities through SOP development, staff training, and record-keeping.
• Drive food product development by creating samples and launching innovative products on the market in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Facilitate efficient production planning by communicating clear needs to the operations team and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Science, or a related field
• Solid foundation in food processing principles and food product development.
• 1-3 year experience within the food industry, particularly in a farm-to-market context.
• Experience with food processing techniques of e.g. fish, fresh vegetable produce, dried fruit, mushrooms, etc. would be a plus.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate supply, processing, and delivery operations efficiently.
• Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and customers.
• Attention to detail to safeguard hygiene and safety standards
• Creativity and innovation to develop new food products and packaging solutions.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of food processing techniques and equipment.
• Certifications in food safety and handling would be beneficial.
• Passion for sustainable and healthy food products.

Conditions

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to making a positive impact.

Interested?

Submit your application with only a cover letter and CV and at least two professional references to [email protected]. Clearly mention the role in the subject. Incoming applications will be screened on a rolling basis. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Urban Greens believes in an inspiring, fair and balanced workplace. Women are especially encouraged to apply.