Background

RwandAir Catering Ltd is a fast-growing In-flight Catering Company in Rwanda that started its operations from August 2014 and is providing catering services to scheduled airlines, private jet and charters. RwandAir Catering Ltd aims to be one of the biggest aviation catering companies in Africa in few years to come.

Job Purpose

He/She will be responsible for ensuring that the overall food quality & safety, Occupational health & Safety objectives are attained throughout the company’s operations.

He/She will be responsible for ensuring a safe & health working environment through making sure that all employees put on the provided PPEs. He/she will be responsible for identifying health & safety hazards at work place, risk assessment & mitigation measures.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• University Degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry &/or Biochemical Engineering.
• Relevant work experience: At least 3 years of working experience in a Food Processing Industry & Catering Industry mainly dealing with Health & safety related issues, Food Quality & Safety controls, Food Microbiology & Chemistry Analysts.
• Being trained on Occupational Safety & Health with a certificate.
• Trained on Food Safety & Quality Standards with a certificate

• Monitor and ensure that the Quality, Health and Safety of the production process is not compromised.
• Report the major Health, Safety & Quality issues to the QA manager identified through Internal Audit System.
• Develop policies & programs in as far as Health & Safety at work place is concerned.
• Monitor all staff for compliance with Quality, Health & Safety standards and promote safe practices at work in the company.
• Maintain accurate reports on Accidents & Injuries at the work place.
• Conduct risk assessment & enforce preventive measures to minimize the identified risks.
• Inspection of cleaning equipment & materials on a regular basis so as to know when they are worn out & request for replacement.
• Conducting regular staff meetings to share best practice techniques.
• Controlling & monitoring the application, dosage & the usage of cleaning chemicals so as to avoid or minimize health & safety hazards, wastes or misuse.
• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations both National & International.

• University Degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry &/or Biochemical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a Food Processing Industry & Catering Industry mainly dealing with Health & safety related issues, Food Quality & Safety controls, Food Microbiology & Chemistry Analysts.
• Trained on Occupational Safety & Health with a certificate.
• Trained on Food Safety & Quality Standards with a certificate.