Food Technology and Quality Manager

  • Cape Winelands
  • Wild Dreams Hospitality

Candidate Requirements:

  • Must have Grade 12 and a BSc Food Science or BTech Food Technology degree with 10-15 years of industry experience
  • Home language must be Afrikaans and be fluent in English
  • Must have an understanding of high and low-risk food processing and the correct management of cross-flow
  • Understanding of cold chain management and critical control factors for maintaining food products in their optimum state
  • Practical experience in and understanding of different food preparation stages and processes
  • Knowledge of technical processes and principles including HACCP, GMP, root cause analysis, supply chain, raw materials, allergen management, and micro and listeria management
  • Knowledge of packing functionality and application
  • Understanding of environmental management and sustainability
  • Team player attitude with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team
  • Confident individual and able to steer decisions and principles to protect brand values
  • Well-developed sensory skills with diverse food experience and exposure
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including networking, influencing, communication and conflict resolution