Usama Farooq
Hidd
Summary
With four years of experience in the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HoReCa) and biodegradable food packaging sector, I bring a strong background as a food safety and quality assurance specialist. My expertise lies in international standards such as ISO 22000, BRC, and HACCP, allowing me to effectively conduct internal audits for food safety and quality. Additionally, I have a proven track record of implementing GMP, GHP, CCP, SOP, and SSOP protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Leveraging my skills and knowledge, I am dedicated to enhancing food safety practices and maintaining high-quality standards within the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Standards Specialist
3 Lines Restaurants
09.2024 - Current
- Monitor adherence to local, state, health, and safety codes across all 11 branches
- Stay updated on food safety laws, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring the restaurant chain's compliance
- Perform routine inspections at each branch to assess food safety practices, sanitation standards, and operational procedures
- Identify potential risks and provide corrective action plans to address any issues or violations
- Develop and deliver training programs on proper food handling, hygiene practices, temperature control, sanitation, and allergen management
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure that new menu items, processes, or changes comply with food safety standards
- Participate in leadership meetings to discuss food safety performance and improvements across the chain
- Implement and monitor temperature control systems for cooking, holding, and storing food items
- Conduct regular checks of refrigerators, freezers, and hot-holding units to ensure temperatures are within safe ranges
- Investigate and report any incidents of foodborne illness, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures
Quality Control Specialist
EcoFibre Bahrain
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Achieved AA+ in BRCGS unannounced audit as team leader
- Conducted risk assessments of production processes and materials to identify potential hazards and risks to product safety and quality, and develop risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Planned and conducted regular internal audits of quality management systems and processes to verify compliance with BRCGS standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Established procedures for identifying and resolving nonconformances and quality incidents
- Train production staff on BRCGS standards and best practices for product safety and quality
Quality Assurance Inspector
Healthy Calorie
12.2022 - 09.2023
- I led a team of 11 outlets and a central kitchen for food safety and HACCP compliance
- I checked the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dining spaces, and restrooms
- This included verifying that all surfaces were sanitized, waste was properly disposed of, and pest control measures were in place
- Investigated any foodborne illness or contamination incidents and took appropriate action to address the issue and prevent future occurrences
- This may involve coordinating with health authorities, conducting root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective measures
- Observing the staff's adherence to hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing, wearing clean uniforms, and using gloves when handling food, was a critical part of my inspections
- I identified areas for improvement, conducted regular training sessions on food safety, hygiene practices, and proper equipment use, and created educational materials like posters and handouts to reinforce these practices daily
Quality Assurance Officer
Kitchen Cuisine
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Kitchen Cuisine (Pvt.) Limited has been in Pakistan's food service for 30 years (since 1988)
- The company's operations are certified by ISO 22000:2018, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), HACCP, and Halal Management System
- Conducted ISO: 22000 Food Safety External Audit as Team Leader under ISOQAR
- Maintained accurate records related to food safety inspections, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and any foodborne illness or contamination incidents
- Kitchen Cuisine (Pvt.) Limited has been in Pakistan's food service for 30 years (since 1988)
- The company's operations are certified by ISO 22000:2018, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), HACCP, and Halal Management System
Education
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology -
University of Sargodha
11.2021
F.Sc. Pre- Engineering (12th Grade) -
BISE Multan
09.2017
Diploma in Barista Skills -
ITHM College
12.2018
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Food Safety Culture
- Communication Skills
- Risk Management
- Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
- Health & Safety
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bahrainid
000747815
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Khanewal, PAK
- Date of Birth: 09/07/00
- Nationality: Pakistan
- Driving License: 000747815
Certification
- BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9: (Lead Auditor) Achievement Certificate
(July 2024)
- HACCP Level 3, Highfield International
(November 2022)
- Advanced Food Safety Level 4, TSI Quality Services Accredited by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC)
(April 2023)
Timeline
Quality Standards Specialist
3 Lines Restaurants
09.2024 - Current
Quality Control Specialist
EcoFibre Bahrain
09.2023 - 09.2024
Quality Assurance Inspector
Healthy Calorie
12.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Officer
Kitchen Cuisine
05.2021 - 11.2022
F.Sc. Pre- Engineering (12th Grade) -
BISE Multan
Diploma in Barista Skills -
ITHM College
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology -
University of Sargodha
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