Core Responsibilities
Portioning & Packing: Measure, weigh, and portion hot or cold food into bulk containers, meal trays, or vacuum-sealed bags using assembly line scales and ladles.
Sealing & Preservation: Operate packaging machinery such as vacuum sealers, tray lidders, and shrink-wrap machines.
Labeling & Traceability: Affix detailed labels including food item names, batch numbers, preparation dates, and mandatory expiration/use-by dates.
Temperature Monitoring: Work efficiently within temperature-controlled zones (chill rooms) to prevent food spoilage during the packing process.
Sanitation & Hygiene: Follow strict Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines, including wearing hairnets, gloves, and aprons, and sanitizing the packing station daily.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: 10th pass or above; a basic certification in food safety or catering is a plus.
Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of basic hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, and cold-chain maintenance.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts and work comfortably in cooler environments (walk-in chillers/cold packing rooms).
Speed & Accuracy: High manual dexterity to keep up with high-volume kitchen production lines.