Quality Control (QC) Officer, Kitchen Operations (Backend)

Job Context:

The Quality Control (QC) Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all food prepared in the backend kitchen meets the restaurant’s standards of hygiene, safety, taste, and presentation. This role is vital to maintaining consistent quality, food safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Quality & Consistency

• Inspect raw materials and finished dishes to ensure compliance with set standards (taste, portion size, temperature, presentation).

• Conduct regular checks during food preparation to ensure consistency in recipes and cooking methods.

• Monitor food storage conditions and ensure proper labeling, FIFO (First In, First Out), and expiry tracking.

Hygiene & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, local health codes).

• Check staff hygiene practices (uniform, gloves, hand washing, grooming).

• Conduct routine audits of kitchen cleanliness, equipment sanitization, and pest control.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain QC logs, checklists, and daily inspection reports.

• Report deviations and suggest corrective actions.

• Assist management in preparing for external food safety inspections.

Training & Guidance

• Provide guidance to kitchen staff on quality standards and safe handling practices.

• Conduct refresher training on hygiene and food safety protocols.

Skills & Ability

• Prior experience in food quality control, kitchen supervision, or F&B industry.

• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, or local regulations).

• Strong attention to detail with excellent observation skills.

• Good communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and management.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.