Executive - HSEQ

GoKhana; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GoKhana is seeking an Executive - HSEQ to ensure vendor and cafeteria operations meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of hygiene practices across the network.

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, knowledge of FSSAI regulations, and certification in ISO 22000/HACCP, with strong auditing and training capabilities to drive safe, compliant food handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant food science/quality discipline is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of FSSAI Act and regulations.
• Certified internal auditor on ISO 22000 / HACCP is preferred.
• Knowledge of hygiene, sanitary practices and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Execute Food Safety audits as per FSSAI requirements.
• Lead monthly audits and prepare reports within 2 working days.
• Close out NCs for external and internal audits.
• Implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Support preparation for external audits.
• Conduct training per the Training Calendar and report activities.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety auditing

Regulatory compliance

CAPA & RCA

Training & coaching

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management / Catering Technology

Lead Auditor in Food Safety Management System (ISO22000/FSSC22000)

Job description

About GoKhana - ToBox Ventures Pvt Ltd

GoKhana is a full-stack B2B technology company that manages end-to-end food programs for corporates and enables the Next-Gen Digitized Cafeteria. Bringing together an imaginative blend of technology, logistics and food service management, GoKhana offers SaaS solutions to digitize corporate cafeterias and eateries in tech park. GoKhana’s award-winning solution brings our food partners, corporate partners, and their employees on a single, transparent platform. GoKhana is built around the principle of simplicity. Whether it is the simplicity of solving problems, eliminating the need for multiple apps for outlet types, or the absolutely intuitive ease of using the app. Website: www.gokhana.com.

About Executive - HSEQ

The Executive - HSEQ will play a critical role in ensuring that our food vendor partners and cafeteria operations comply with all food safety regulations and standards. This position involves implementing, monitoring, and improving food safety protocols to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and safety in all food handling processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute Food Safety audit as per FSSAI requirement.
• Execute the monthly Audit and conduct customized audit across Catering/Base Kitchen Audits/ Live kitchen Audits reports to be submitted within 2 working days.
• Follow up of NC closure for both external and internal audits.
• Ensure developed corrective action on nonconformities are implemented effectively.
• Supporting for the preparation of external audits.
• Conduct training as per the "Training Calendar" and monthly reporting of the training activities and updating on Tracker.
• Involved in Food incidents handling with RCA & Investigation Audit and finalize the root cause with evidence for the identified non conformities or food incident and also recommend the CAPA to avoid the reoccurrence of the incident.
• Verify the corrective action implementation effectiveness.
• Coordinating with the clients (existing & new) for any HSEQ-related matters/ queries.
• Helping mobilization of new sites for region by ensuring adherence to all HSE & QA related processes required for successful mobilization.
• Reducing the customer complaints to the lowest level by establishing the proper control of all food safety hazards at the kitchens of Vendor partners at site or Base kitchen.
• Implementing the FSM system in the vendor kitchen by conducting daily checks at the kitchen, maintaining sanitization and cleaning of the vendor kitchen and deliver safe & hygienic food to the client.
• Maintaining and updating the Food safety and quality records.

Prerequisites

• Educational Qualification – Bachelor’s Degree in food science and technology or Microbiology or Hotel management or catering technology from recognized university.
• Preference would be given if acquired Accredited Lead Auditor Course in food safety Management System (ISO22000/FSSC22000).
• Should have sufficient Knowledge of FSSAI Act and regulation.
• Must have sector specific knowledge regarding Hygiene, Sanitary practices, process knowledge, Allergen management, etc.
• Certified internal auditor on ISO 22000 / HACCP.
• Knowledge in Quality and Food Safety Management System.